Gareth Rogers

Principal Quality Manager Xbox Studios

Gareth Rogers is a Principal Quality Manager at Microsoft, partnering with Xbox Game Studios teams to deliver high quality live service gaming experiences. He focuses on driving quality upstream, scaling modern quality practices, and using data, automation, and AI to help teams build better games and create exceptional player experiences.

Conference Day 1 – 8th September 2026

2:30 PM Panel Discussion – Testing Before Launch: Turning Early Player Data into Better Live Games

Better understand a few best practices that studios can use playtesting and A/B testing to gather meaningful player data long before launch day. The session will break down key architecture and practical methods for capturing early behavioural insights, from controlled tests to wider community sampling, and explain how to identify the metrics that truly shape a stronger live service experience. Attendees will discuss:

Collecting early insights by using structured playtests and A/B experiments to understand player behaviour before launch.
Using betas to gather insight into security & anti-cheat posture gaps, and how to use those feedback loops effectively.
Ensuring you have the robust architecture and tools needed to stay agile.

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