About Us

As games producers we know how hard it is to get games right, especially for children.

Playtest Games was set up to help games companies test their games and we specialise in testing with children aged 17 and under.

Between us, we’ve worked in children’s media for over 40 years on multiple brands including:

  • Sky Kids

  • CoComelon

  • Peppa Pig

  • Sesame St

  • CBeebies

  • CBBC

  • Nick Jr.

  • Nickelodeon

  • Aardman

  • LEGO

  • Teletubbies

  • Outright Games

  • Amazon Prime

  • World Wildlife Fund

  • Discovery Education

  • Bluey

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Meet the Team

Becky and Olivia are experts in children’s UX and games testing


  • Founder and Senior Researcher

    Becky specialises in producing high quality games for children aged 17 and under. She has worked with numerous kids’ and family brands for over 20 years and has run testing sessions for some of the biggest names in children’s media such as CBeebies, CBBC, Sky Kids, Moonbug, World Wildlife Fund and Lego. 

    Becky has produced and tested products including console games, websites, apps, physical experiences and TV shows. These have been done for a range of clients from start ups to national museums and broadcasters. 


  • Senior Researcher

    Olivia has over 20 years’ experience in children’s media and education, creating and user testing digital content and experiences across CBeebies, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Discovery Education, BBC Bitesize, Sky Kids, Moonbug and Outright Games. Her experience spans apps, websites, console games and games for TV. 

    Olivia is a BAFTA Kids and Games judge, is on the Children’s Media Conference advisory committee leading the Inclusivity Working Group, and is a member of the executive group at The Children's Media Foundation. She has an MA in Early Childhood Studies.