What Experis ManpowerGroup does

Experis Game Solutions is the gaming-industry vertical of ManpowerGroup's Experis IT services brand, providing outsourced quality assurance, testing, and game development support to game publishers and developers. The unit operates 1,200+ specially trained professionals across four dedicated round-the-clock facilities in Tempe, Portland, Bellevue (United States) and Budapest (Hungary), and has accumulated more than 8 million hours of testing experience and over 1 million bugs detected across client projects. Its client base spans AAA game developers and publishers (the primary segment), mid-sized game companies, and indie studios, with self-reported 98%+ average Metacritic scores across games worked on and 90%+ client satisfaction on compatibility services.

The company delivers a six-pillar service portfolio: Functional Testing (manual testing, certification/submission, multi-platform, group playtests), Non-Functional Testing (accessibility, compatibility, stress/load, audio, localization, network), User Research, Engineering (automation, co-development, porting, Scrum, tools), Data Services (analytics, migration, security, live reporting), and Additional Services (design/creative, direct placement, e-commerce testing, LiveOps, staff augmentation). Engagement is delivered through onsite, offsite, embedded, and managed service models, supported by a proprietary data analytics platform built exclusively for AAA game developers and bespoke automation frameworks. Senior leadership includes Frank Pape (VP Client Solutions, 28 years across Activision, EA, Microsoft, Twilio, Scopely) and Dave Watkins (Senior Director & Head of QA, 30+ years at Microsoft, Kymeta, Atos, CompuCom).

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services and managed services contracts (staff augmentation, project-based, co-development, direct placement) on a quote-based, customized pricing model; specific contract values, revenue figures, and unit-level financials are not publicly disclosed. The company is a wholly-owned division of ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN), a multi-billion-dollar global workforce solutions company, which provides brand, recruiting, and enterprise distribution leverage. Distribution is direct enterprise B2B sales — no channel partners, no self-serve product, and no public pricing — with go-to-market supported by ManpowerGroup corporate marketing, LinkedIn presence, and case-study-driven lead generation.

Name

Experis ManpowerGroup

Legal name

ManpowerGroup Inc.

Website

https://experisgames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Experis Game Solutions is the gaming-industry division of ManpowerGroup's Experis brand, providing outsourced QA, testing, and game development support to AAA publishers, mid-sized studios, and indie developers via 1,200+ specialists across four 24/7 global facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Full responsibility for certain functions or projects where Experis Game Solutions manages workloads while clients focus on core development.
2. Staff Augmentation: Access to top gaming industry talent that scales teams quickly with specialized professionals without long-term commitments.
3. Project-Based Services: Short-term assignments and specific project work including functional testing, certification, and submission services.
4. Direct Placement: Matching companies with qualified candidates for permanent roles in game development.
5. Co-Development: Deeply collaborative development partnerships working alongside client teams to bring game visions to life.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Experis Game Solutions is a specialized gaming industry division of ManpowerGroup that provides outsourced quality assurance, testing, certification, and co-development services to video game developers and publishers. The portfolio spans manual and automated functional testing, non-functional testing (accessibility, compatibility, localization, network), user research, engineering (automation, co-development, porting, tooling), and data services (analytics, migration, security), delivered through onsite, offsite, embedded, hybrid, and managed service models across four global facilities.

Product overview

Experis Game Solutions is a specialized division of ManpowerGroup offering a comprehensive suite of game development support services for AAA developers and publishers. The portfolio consists of six interconnected service pillars: Functional Testing (manual testing, certifications, multi-platform testing, playtests), Non-Functional Testing (accessibility, compatibility, stress/load, audio, localization, network testing), User Research (information architecture, mixed-method research, usability testing), Engineering (automation, co-development, porting, Scrum, tools development), Data Services (analytics, migration, security, live reporting), and Additional Services (design/creative, direct placement, e-commerce, LiveOps, staff augmentation). These services work together to provide end-to-end support across the entire game development lifecycle, with over 1,200 trained professionals operating from four round-the-clock facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Functional Testing Manual testing of gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, in-game interactions, character controls, combat systems, and game physics, together with platform certifications and submissions, multi-platform testing across consoles and mobile devices, and large-scale Bug Bashes (group playtests). Targeted at AAA game developers and publishers seeking comprehensive functional QA coverage before launch.
• Non-Functional Testing Testing services covering accessibility certification, compatibility across hardware configurations, stress and load testing, audio quality testing, localization testing for linguistic and cultural accuracy, and network reliability testing for mobile, PC, and console titles. Delivered to game developers and publishers needing quality validation beyond core functional coverage.
• User Research Research services including information architecture analysis, mixed-method research combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies, remote data collection, and usability and experience testing through heuristic evaluations and user feedback sessions. Targets game developers seeking evidence-based insight into player experience and usability.
• Engineering Technical services including test automation development, co-development partnerships, game porting to additional platforms, Scrum team delivery, technical project management, and custom tools development for CI/CD integration and tester assistance applications. Built for AAA game developers and publishers requiring engineering capacity and automation expertise.
• Data Services Analytics and infrastructure services including in-depth data analytics for player behavior and performance trends, data migration with integrity maintenance, comprehensive data security with encryption and security protocols, and live SLA reporting with real-time performance metrics. Designed for AAA developers and publishers needing data-driven insights and infrastructure support across the game lifecycle.
• Additional Services Supplementary services including 2D and 3D design and creative assets, direct placement for permanent hiring, e-commerce testing for in-game transactions, LiveOps support for game launches and live titles, and staff augmentation for specialized professional access. Provides cross-functional support to game publishers and developers across the full development and post-launch lifecycle.
• Managed Services Engagement Full ownership of specific functions or projects where Experis manages the workload end-to-end while clients focus on core development. Suited to AAA publishers and studios seeking outsourced accountability for QA, certification, or co-development workstreams.
• Staff Augmentation Engagement Access to specialized gaming industry talent that scales client teams quickly with embedded or offsite professionals without long-term commitments. Targeted at mid-sized studios and AAA developers requiring flexible resourcing.
• Co-Development Engagement Collaborative development partnerships working alongside client teams to bring specific game visions to life, including game porting and Scrum-delivered engineering capacity. Targeted at AAA developers and publishers with shared roadmaps and resourcing needs.
• Direct Placement Permanent placement service matching game companies with qualified candidates for permanent roles in game development. Targeted at studios seeking long-term hires with proven gaming industry expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ average Metacritic score across all games worked on
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keywords Studios: The largest pure-play provider of outsourced services to the video games industry, offering game testing, QA, localization, and co-development across AAA and mid-tier publishers — the closest direct comp to Experis Game Solutions' full-stack offering.
• Pole To Win (PTW): Global gaming services company providing QA, localization, customer support, and game development services to AAA publishers; competes head-to-head in outsourced functional and compatibility testing for console, PC, and mobile.
• Testronic: Specialist QA and localization testing lab serving games, film, and entertainment — directly comparable on functional testing, compatibility, and certification services for game publishers.
• GlobalStep: Provider of game testing, QA, and player support services to game developers and publishers; competes on functional testing, compatibility, and LiveOps support for major gaming brands.
• Lionbridge Games: Specialized games localization and testing arm of Lionbridge serving AAA game developers — directly comparable for testing, localization, and multi-platform submission services.
• Virtuos: Large-scale game development outsourcing firm offering co-development, art production, and engineering support to AAA publishers; overlaps with Experis on co-development and engineering service lines.

Broad incumbents

• TransPerfect: Large global language and technology services firm with a dedicated video game practice covering localization, QA, and certification — broader portfolio than Experis but overlapping on gaming testing services.
• Sogeti (Capgemini): Part of Capgemini, with a dedicated gaming practice offering QA, digital engineering, and testing services to game publishers — broader IT services base but overlapping on enterprise testing engagements.

Emerging players

• iXie Gaming: India-based gaming services provider focused on QA, playtesting, and customer support for game publishers — partial overlap with Experis on functional and compatibility testing at price-competitive offshore rates.

Regional players

• Quarantine (QA provider): Independent game QA studio offering functional testing and certification services for game developers — a comparable boutique testing provider, though at smaller scale than Experis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExperisGames
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExperisUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2203697
• Instagraminstagram.com/experis_us

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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