A lot of kids grow up thinking about how cool it would be to test video games for a living. They can think of nothing more enjoyable than playing different games over and over, searching for glitches, pushing engine limits and evaluating what users will experience once the game is released. As it turns out, this career is actually more widespread and essential to the game industry than most people think. Albeit not always as glamorous as the childhood dream would make it out to be, game-testers are indispensable when it comes to producing quality gaming technology. This component of development and its importance in relation to the games we produce is a point of emphasis for Blue Goji. Two of our top-notch testers, that always get the job done, are Brian Villareal (Lead QA Tester) and Josh Miles (QA Tester).

The world of VR gaming is constantly evolving and successful innovation is what inevitably separates leaders from the rest of the pack. Blue Goji is currently developing technology that will shake the very foundations of contemporary gaming. Using our newly improved Infinity Treadmill system, we are creating a gameplay interface that will allow users to control every aspect of their movement within a game, with the real-world movement of their body. This new “Human Joystick” technology will be the first of its kind, expanding upon currently established VR gaming standards.

The wait is finally over: Furiends is now ready to download for free from the App Store! Developed and published by Blue Goji, the brand new mobile game presents the opportunity to adopt a virtual dog. Thanks to augmented reality technology, your new best Furiend appears to be in your own world. Users are expected to take good care of their virtual pets by feeding, walking, training, and playing with them regularly. Besides the regular responsibilities of owning a dog, users can enjoy dressing their Furiend up in various kinds of clothing and accessories. During all of these activities, users are encouraged to take photos of their pet to save or share, which can be done directly from the app. To celebrate the launch, Blue Goji is hosting monthly photo competitions on Instagram. Furiends are always ready for an adventure, so play, train, and take your best shot!