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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

The Coalition - Vancouver, BC

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Platforms: Xbox One, Windows 10

Playtest QA*
November 2014 - November 2015

  • Coordinate a studio of 200+ into daily 10-person multiplayer sessions to playtest maps, modes and additional gameplay content

  • Conduct user research surveys, collecting user score on varying gameplay criteria and anonymous critical feedback to help inform design decisions

  • Participate in roundtable discussions with Production and Design to examine map readability, gameplay flow, and new game mode viability

  • Maintain and troubleshoot all testing software and hardware in addition to collaborating with the Tech & Tools team to develop internal QA support tools

*Role and responsibilities pertained to both Gears of War Ultimate Edition and Gears of War 4, as the titles were being developed in tandem.