| Seems a lot of people these days are interested | | | | clearly - and also to be very punctual. As a |
| in becoming paid video game testers. With all the | | | | freelance video game tester, you'll be expected |
| excitement surrounding the release of the latest | | | | to play unreleased games from the comfort of |
| gaming consoles like the PS3 and Nintendo Wii, this | | | | your own home, provide written feedback as |
| is no surprise. So let's take a look at the different | | | | instructed by the developer and return this |
| types of jobs that are available for gamers. | | | | information within a specified time frame. Your |
| Job 1: Self-Employed Video Game Tester | | | | reward for this? A big fat paycheck by mail! |
| Everyday people are searching online for | | | | Job 3: Full-time Corporate Game Tester |
| information and reviews about the latest game | | | | It is also possible to get hired by large game |
| releases. Some very smart gamers are filling that | | | | developers for a full time game testing position. |
| demand by putting up their own websites and | | | | These are the ultimate dream jobs for many |
| blogs and writing reviews of games as they play | | | | gamers, but are very difficult to get. They require |
| them. They also include tips, screenshots and | | | | a high level of communication and writing skills plus |
| more that their visitors will find useful. By adding | | | | plenty of experience. On the other hand, the |
| Google Adsense ads or other advertiser's ads to | | | | reward is that much greater too - a high paying, |
| their websites, they've created their own video | | | | secure, full-time job doing what you enjoy most - |
| game testing business that makes money | | | | gaming! Many gamers build up the experience |
| everyday - just for playing games and telling | | | | needed to get these types of positions by |
| others about it! | | | | working as freelance video game testers until |
| Job 2: Freelance Video Game Tester | | | | they've built up a solid resume of completed |
| Some gamers with a bit more experience and | | | | assignments. |
| motivation take things up a notch. These gamers | | | | As you can see, there are many ways to make |
| actively seek out companies who produce games | | | | money playing video games. A bit of time spent |
| and offer to test their upcoming release for bugs, | | | | sharpening up your writing skills combined with |
| playability and other features. This type of work | | | | your interest in gaming and a desire to share your |
| pays very well, but requires the video game | | | | knowledge with others can easily add up to a |
| tester to be able to communicate and write very | | | | great job! |