Nordcurrent, Lithuania’s leading game development and publishing company, has introduced more than 50 diverse games for mobile phones, PCs, and tablets to the world during their two-decade-long journey. Among their hits is Cooking Fever, boasting over 15 million devoted players.
Starting out with console and PC game development, Nordcurrent later took on the mission of helping smaller developers launch their games, handling distribution and financing. Both the creation and testing processes demand certain requirements, leading the gaming giant to search for the best tech solutions when it comes to the computers they use.
“When we expanded our services to support smaller developers, we started scouting for equipment that would allow us to properly evaluate their games. Our existing small desktop computers just didn’t cut it, as we test not only simpler 2D games but also highly complex, large-scale 3D games that require a powerful graphics card. There’s no room for lag, FPS drops, or similar issues here.
We discussed our concerns with our IT manager and now we’re thrilled with the Lenovo ThinkBook 16P series, equipped with truly powerful graphics cards. If a game we’re testing struggles, we know it’s an optimization issue within the game itself, as everything should run smoothly on the ThinkBook 16P,” says Nordcurrent game designer Ernestas Bogdanov, excited about their hardware upgrade.
So why did they choose ThinkBook 16P specifically? First up is the AMD Ryzen 7 H processor, which has significantly outperformed Intel in recent years. “When developing games, processor speed is crucial, and AMD has really impressed us. If previous generations had some nuances, this one demonstrates exceptional performance. As we don’t skimp on performance, cooling is important too. ThinkBook 16P has fully met our expectations and allows our team to work at full capacity,” explains Nordcurrent IT manager Andrej Cybulskij.
Another vital factor in the gaming industry, and essential to Nordcurrent’s operations, is the right display and its specifications. Ernestas highlights the main reason he loves the bright, 2560×1440 Quad HD resolution, 100% sRGB factory-calibrated matrix on the 16P:
“My team of designers and I often need to evaluate the work of artists, so it’s crucial to see vivid and clear colors, just as they will appear on mobile devices. Such a matrix helps everyone communicate and avoid any discrepancies in tones or shades. Of course, 4K resolution, FPS, and other factors also matter, and ThinkBook delights in these aspects as well.”
With top-notch gear at their fingertips, game developers keep on flexing their creative muscles, and when it’s time to crank things up a notch, expanding their toolkit shouldn’t be a problem:
“As the IT market grows, so do our projects. Sustainability is crucial for Nordcurrent, so we can’t afford to toss out a computer due to a single component failure, like a damaged SSD. Lenovo allows us to replace SSDs, increase RAM, and upgrade computers as needed. We’re very satisfied with Skaylink professionals’ advice and their tailored configurations that meet the needs of different employees,” shares Andrej Cybulskij, the gaming company’s IT manager.
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