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ENCORE - The Next Frontier in Game Development: AI-Powered Testing with Shaun Laker
Description
The games industry is moving faster than ever — live service updates, cross-platform launches, and endless content drops. But QA hasn’t kept pace. Bugs slip through, launches stumble, and player trust takes a hit. Enter AI.
The games industry is moving faster than ever — live service updates, cross-platform launches, and endless content drops. But QA hasn’t kept pace. Bugs slip through, launches stumble, and player trust takes a hit. Enter AI.
In this encore episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with Shaun Laker, founder of Game Guardians and veteran of Respawn, EA, and The Coalition, to explore how AI-driven automation is reshaping QA, empowering developers, and changing what it means to ship a game.
Since this conversation first aired, Game Guardians has accelerated, and so has Player Driven. We’re now working directly with studios, bringing in new sponsorships, and expanding our reach to deliver more industry news and best practices straight to your inbox.
If you want to understand how AI is already redefining game development — and why the next competitive advantage might come from smarter QA instead of bigger budgets — this is a must-listen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why traditional QA can’t keep up with the demands of modern live service games
- How AI agents can reduce costs, catch more bugs, and supercharge QA teams
- Shaun’s journey from modding Duke Nukem to leading QA innovation with Game Guardians
- The balance between automation and human oversight — and why “humans in the loop” still matter
- Practical advice for studios on when to invest in QA and automation
About Shaun Laker
Shaun is the founder of Game Guardians, a startup focused on AI-powered QA automation. With over 20 years in the industry at studios like Respawn, EA, and The Coalition, he brings deep insights into how games are built — and where they break.
Resources & Links
- Explore Game Guardians: GameGuardians.io
- Subscribe for more insights and industry best practices: PlayerDriven.io
- Join the mailing list to get the latest news, strategies, and behind-the-scenes content in your inbox
👉 Enjoyed this episode? Visit PlayerDriven.io to check out new content, see how the team is expanding, and sign up for the mailing list so you never miss the next big conversation in gaming.
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The games industry is moving faster than ever — live service updates, cross-platform launches, and endless content drops. But QA hasn’t kept pace. Bugs slip through, launches stumble, and player trust takes a hit. Enter AI.
The games industry is moving faster than ever — live service updates, cross-platform launches, and endless content drops. But QA hasn’t kept pace. Bugs slip through, launches stumble, and player trust takes a hit. Enter AI.
In this encore episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with Shaun Laker, founder of Game Guardians and veteran of Respawn, EA, and The Coalition, to explore how AI-driven automation is reshaping QA, empowering developers, and changing what it means to ship a game.
Since this conversation first aired, Game Guardians has accelerated, and so has Player Driven. We’re now working directly with studios, bringing in new sponsorships, and expanding our reach to deliver more industry news and best practices straight to your inbox.
If you want to understand how AI is already redefining game development — and why the next competitive advantage might come from smarter QA instead of bigger budgets — this is a must-listen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why traditional QA can’t keep up with the demands of modern live service games
- How AI agents can reduce costs, catch more bugs, and supercharge QA teams
- Shaun’s journey from modding Duke Nukem to leading QA innovation with Game Guardians
- The balance between automation and human oversight — and why “humans in the loop” still matter
- Practical advice for studios on when to invest in QA and automation
About Shaun Laker
Shaun is the founder of Game Guardians, a startup focused on AI-powered QA automation. With over 20 years in the industry at studios like Respawn, EA, and The Coalition, he brings deep insights into how games are built — and where they break.
Resources & Links
- Explore Game Guardians: GameGuardians.io
- Subscribe for more insights and industry best practices: PlayerDriven.io
- Join the mailing list to get the latest news, strategies, and behind-the-scenes content in your inbox
👉 Enjoyed this episode? Visit PlayerDriven.io to check out new content, see how the team is expanding, and sign up for the mailing list so you never miss the next big conversation in gaming.