| Thinking About Getting A Video Game Tester | | | | work every day. |
| Job? | | | | Sometimes game tester jobs can be done at |
| There are some important things you need to | | | | home, but usually only part-time. |
| know about video game tester jobs before you | | | | Becoming a video game tester is not for |
| consider having one. A game tester works hard | | | | everybody. For game developers it is more likely |
| and the work isn't easy, but you didn't click the | | | | they will choose the ones with affinity for multiple |
| link of this article to get discouraged, but because | | | | consoles and operating systems, but this doesn't |
| you love games and want to make it your job, | | | | automatically mean they will choose people with |
| right? | | | | less experience. |
| If you're answer to this question is yes, then this | | | | Sometimes it can be just about how good you |
| line of work could be for you. | | | | are at finding errors. In the end, this is what beta |
| If you want to get ahead at game companies | | | | testing is all about; find and report bugs in the |
| then becoming a game tester is a great way to | | | | game so they can be fixed. |
| do that. This job can give you the opportunity to | | | | What more do I need? |
| get another job in the industry, like a game | | | | Make sure you are able to control your emotions, |
| programmer or designer. | | | | because sometimes the job can drain you of |
| Testing games doesn't require you to go through | | | | your patience. Imagine having to reboot the |
| a long education, but if you consider to upgrade | | | | system over and over again, because a defect in |
| that job you should study. | | | | the game is requiring the system to reboot. |
| What is video game testing about? | | | | If you don't love gaming, you won't last that long. |
| I am sure you have heard of testing beta games | | | | Only your passion for games will make it |
| or maybe you have even participated at one | | | | absolutely worth your time. |
| already. If you haven't done it yet, I would really | | | | Some advice before you start out: Make sure |
| recommend that you do, because this will give | | | | you are able to write with quality and a lot of |
| you the opportunity to create a little | | | | detail. I can imagine that a lot of young people are |
| understanding of what a game tester does every | | | | very interested in this job, but if you cannot |
| day. | | | | deliver a good report and explain your findings, |
| The difference with beta testing and having an | | | | this job isn't for you. |
| actual testing job for a game developer is that | | | | I have done a lot of research concerning video |
| with beta testing games you do this from home | | | | game tester jobs. Learn how to become a video |
| in your own time where you often receive the full | | | | game tester. Make sure you are prepared before |
| version of the game for free or reduced price, | | | | applying for one. |
| while a tester job often requires you to go to | | | | |