| If you think that you are going to make millions | | | | out. You will soon find out that just getting jobs is |
| from video game jobs, then you need to think | | | | a challenge in itself. |
| again. I hate to sound pessimistic or to burst your | | | | I would suggest that you get a foot in the door |
| bubble, but this is one of the most hyped jobs on | | | | as soon as possible. It can be a slow and |
| the internet and quite frankly most sites just plain | | | | cumbersome climb to the top. Like any sought |
| lie about it. The reality of games testing is not | | | | after career the competition is tough and unless |
| what you think it is. | | | | you have something special to bring to the table |
| If you think that you are going to be a video | | | | you won't stand out. One of best things you can |
| games tester for PlayStation3 testing the latest | | | | do to get into testing is to find a mentor and |
| God Of War, then you are living an illusion. Yes, its | | | | learn quickly. It is a very exciting career and it has |
| true that there are video game jobs for these big | | | | huge possibilities - especially when you get |
| name companies but unless you have a lot of | | | | involved in development and design. Don't get |
| experience and a lot of talent you probably won't | | | | carried away by pipe dreams and don't be |
| see these jobs for a long time. In truth, you will | | | | discouraged either. If you love games then this is |
| probably have to build your career testing small | | | | a career for you, but you will have to work hard |
| games and work your way up in the industry. | | | | and stay focused. |
| The pay is also hugely over inflated. If you think | | | | One of the best way to start building a reputation |
| you are going to start off earning $100k per | | | | in this industry is plain and simple: become very |
| year, then think again. The top testers do make | | | | good! With countless gaming tournaments both |
| big bucks, but its only a very select few that | | | | online and offline you can quickly build a name for |
| make that kind of money. Expecting $50-$100 per | | | | yourself and in this industry having a name is |
| hour is probably much more realistic and keep in | | | | everything. Not only will it land you a lot more |
| mind that you probably won't have a steady | | | | video game jobs, but it will get your name out to |
| stream of video game jobs when you first start | | | | all the right people. |