| Paid video game testing is not only fun, it's | | | | glitch and then submit the report. |
| absolutely amazing! Seriously, what better job for | | | | Your bug/glitch reports allow the engineers and |
| a gamer is there than to stay at home and test | | | | game programmers to quickly dive into a game's |
| the latest & greatest video games? Can you | | | | code and locate the problems you spotted while |
| name even one? Probably not! | | | | playing. Once located, they can then fix the |
| Fun, But Not a Fantasy | | | | problems without delay. This is why game testers |
| Video game testing is a bit more involved than | | | | are such a vital part of video game development. |
| just playing video games and getting paid for it. | | | | What You'll Be Paid |
| Yes, it's fun and it's entertaining, but in no way | | | | The payment for video game testing is generally |
| does that make it a "do nothing, make money" | | | | on a "per job" basis rather than a weekly |
| type of job. There is work you'll have to do as | | | | paycheck. However, to help you get a better |
| well as deadlines you'll be required to meet. | | | | picture of what you could be earning, he is an |
| The Work You'll Be Doing | | | | hourly estimate. |
| As you guessed it, the majority of your time will | | | | $7-10 for newer game testers |
| be spent playing video games and testing their | | | | $11-14 for mid-level game testers |
| performance. However, that doesn't mean your | | | | $15+ for expert testers with years of experience |
| work begins & ends with a controller in your | | | | Quick Note: These are general estimates. They |
| hands. Truth be told, there will be more than a | | | | are not a statement of what you will be paid as a |
| few times in which you'll have to drop that | | | | video game tester. |
| controller and fill out video game testing forms. | | | | Video game testing is definitely not for everyone, |
| These forms are simple questionnaires (usually | | | | which you'll soon find out as you learn more about |
| filled out on your computer) that ask for | | | | it. However, for tried & true gamers who |
| information about in-game bugs & glitches | | | | want nothing more than to play video games and |
| you game across while playing. You simply list | | | | get paid for it, well, no career could possibly |
| & detail everything you can about the bug | | | | measure up to professional video game testing. |