GameDriver Announces Middleware Partnership with Nintendo to Enhance Game Development on Nintendo Switch

August 22, 2023——Game Driver® Inc.is a provider of automated testing solutions for games and extended reality (XR) experiences, and has announced that it has become aNintendo SwitchThe middleware tool provider of the system. The announcement means that developers of Nintendo Switch can now easily access GameDriver's automated testing solution to optimize their game development and quality assurance processes.

The GameDriver platform provides a complete test automation solution for game engines, while also providing support for developers working on XR experiences such as Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). The company's patented SDK supports Unity, Unreal Engine and Godot, helping XR developers reduce their reliance on manual testing when developing AR or VR experiences. Although the Nintendo Switch is not an XR platform, the middleware partnership demonstrates that the GameDriver solution is becoming a test automation tool trusted by the world's largest technology companies.

As the official Nintendo middleware tools provider, GameDriver now provides authorized Nintendo Switch developers using Unity with instant access to a comprehensive suite of automated testing capabilities to help them create high-quality games more efficiently and quickly, according to the company , and ultimately reduce quality assurance costs.

Robert Gutierrez, co-founder and CEO of GameDriver, said: "We are honored to be listed as a middleware partner by Nintendo. Nintendo has always been known for producing high-quality entertainment products, and GameDriver's goal has always been to help developers and studios Meets the level of QA quality that Nintendo champions. Being added to the list of available middleware partners for Nintendo highlights the strength of the GameDriver platform and confirms Nintendo's commitment to high-quality games."

As a result of Nintendo's middleware partnership, GameDriver's on-device testing capabilities enable developers to test directly on the Nintendo Switch development kit to accurately assess game functionality and user experience. Developers can simulate inputs, increase test coverage for 2D and 3D environments, and simplify debugging with industry-leading object recognition. By significantly reducing the need for manual testing, or relying on the editor-based testing tools available in the Unity and Unreal Engine toolkits, GameDriver offers studios significant ROI while also relieving developers of stress and enabling They were able to find more high-quality bugs.

With modern approaches to game retention and monetization, including running games as a service and rolling out new content, efficient workflows and rigorous testing are critical. GameDriver provides unprecedented testing efficiency and repeatability by reducing the need for manual regression testing and allowing developers to focus on testing new content.

Shane Evans, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, GameDriver, commented: "Now that our tools are available on the Nintendo Developer Portal, game studios can now apply test automation to the Nintendo Switch development process, improving the overall game development process. quality and efficiency."

GameDriver says today's announcement makes it one of the most comprehensive, accessible, and flexible testing tools available on the Nintendo Switch system. The company also added that it will expand its testing capabilities on Nintendo Switch devices to Unreal Engine and Godot in the near future, providing a more robust QA and testing solution for Nintendo Switch developers working on these gaming platforms. GameDriver for Nintendo Switch is now availableNintendo Developer Portalsupply.

For more information on GameDriver and its automated testing solutions for gaming and XR experiences, visit the company'swebsite. Interested developers and QA professionals can also click hereSign up for a free trialGameDriver.

Image source: GameDriver