| Becoming a video game tester sounds fun, | | | | the different bugs that are presented within the |
| doesn't it? Those that play and test games know | | | | game. So there is "work" involved. That being |
| that it's an excellent job or a great career choice. | | | | said, the majority of people that are in this |
| It's unfortunate that a lot of gamers think or | | | | business do tend to be very happy with their |
| somehow believe being paid to do this simply | | | | jobs. Of course, they do get to play the hottest |
| cannot happen. Just the opposite, there are many | | | | games on the market in addition to see what the |
| people that play games, just like us, doing this | | | | future holds for the industry - in some cases, |
| type of work as a full blown career with benefits. | | | | days, months, or even years before the general |
| Having a career as a video game tester can be | | | | public does. |
| really fun, but it's important to note that this is | | | | Many known designers, programmers, etc, in the |
| also a real job, with real money making | | | | industry actually started as a video game tester |
| opportunities. It may not be for everyone, but | | | | before getting the position that they have today. |
| that's obviously up to each individual. At first | | | | So it's also an excellent way for people to get |
| glance, being a tester may sound like it's "all fun | | | | their foot in the door for those interested in |
| and games", which it can be, but it also requires | | | | becoming a game designer, programmer, etc. |
| more than just playing a game. | | | | Contacts are everything, so meeting the right |
| Some examples might be having to play the | | | | people is very important, thus becoming a video |
| same levels many times over just to identify all | | | | game tester being a great way to do that. |