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How to write a good bug report: a practical template with examples

A clear bug report gets fixed faster. Learn the structure I use for game and software testing: title, environment, steps, expected vs actual result, severity and attachments.

13 November 2026 · 7 min read Manual game QA checklist: what I test first in any new build

A practical manual testing checklist for game builds: install and launch, menus, saves, controls, audio, performance, localization and the edge cases players find first.

13 November 2026 · 7 min read Localization testing for games: the bugs I find most often

Common localization bugs in games and apps: clipped text, missing characters, hard-coded strings, broken plurals and date formats, plus a simple pseudo-localization trick.

13 November 2026 · 7 min read Steam release QA checklist: what to verify before you press Publish

A practical pre-release checklist for indie developers on Steam: store page, builds and depots, achievements, cloud saves, languages, controller support and post-launch readiness.

13 November 2026 · 7 min read