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The Four Career Paths a Game Dev Tester Can Take

There are a number of ways that someone can start down the path toward
becoming a game dev tester. In fact, many people are already starting
down that path, trying to learn what they can do to become a game dev
tester and then move on to even better careers in the industry. Here are
four of the bigger career paths available to anyone who wants into the
gaming industry as a game dev tester.

Programmer

Programmers will need to have degrees in computer science or mathematics
and a profound knowledge of languages like C++, Java and XNA. However,
for many game dev testers, just working on games will give them many of
these skills. A little extra college and some hard work in your job can
quickly set you up for a position much higher in the hierarchy that will
allow you to become a programmer in a few short years.

Designer

Designers are the men and women behind the ideas that games are built
on. They develop the systems, the story, and the basic art style before
anyone starts creating the game. They will also consult on the game
throughout its development cycle so that the programmers, artists, and
writers can have a set point to refer back to.

Artist

The artists will work to illustrate and animate the imagery from the
game with their own specific style set. Those interested in becoming
artists will need degrees in illustration and 3d animation from an
accredited art school, but being a game dev tester can definitely help
in getting started in the industry.

Producer

The producers are responsible for running the whole ship, telling men
and women in every role how to get their jobs done. For a producer, the
main skill that needs to be displayed is a knowledge of programming and
organization � two things a tester has in spades.

For anyone interested in the gaming industry, the four careers above are
things that you can very much be hopefully about getting involved with
some day. While it might seem like a stretch that a game dev tester can
someday become a game producer, the truth is that there are always
people out there who are working their way up the ladder � why not you too?

How long are you willing to wait around to finally get your shot at
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