RUNAWAYS

EXPERIENCE & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Working in Quality Assurance for Beyond's spatial endless runner, Runaways, I conducted comprehensive testing to identify bugs and inconsistencies, ensuring the game met high standards of stability and performance. For example, I identified a bug where occasionally at the beginning of a run, the track would not load properly, causing Hank to fall and the player to lose before the game even began. I was able to quickly and effectively communicate my findings with the development team, allowing them to find an effective solution for the problem before release. My work contributed to the game's overall stability and performance, helping to deliver a seamless and enjoyable experience for players.

This role taught me valuable quality assurance skills regarding testing and bug tracking to ensure mechanics function seamlessly. Additionally, my time in this role further expanded my knowledge about the development of VR and AR products, providing me with more understanding of the unique challenges involved in creating immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences. For instance, this project showed me the processes involved in sending a build through to a VR headset for testing, giving me a better understanding of the differences between developing for various devices, and the specific knowledge base required for each device.

My time on Runaways provided me with first hand experience working with industry professionals to develop an innovative and immersive product for the games market. This experience was particularly rewarding as Runaways was nominated by Raindance Immersive for Best Game 2024. This recognition highlights the quality and impact of the team’s work, and demonstrates the work and passion that went into the development of this immersive experience.