Game Tester Info - 4 Things a Future Game Tester Must Know
Robin Caviezel
people have no idea what to expect when applying for such a position.
Because of the multitude of scam websites that exist on the Internet,
most people are disappointed when realizing that being a game tester
is not as it is usually described.
That is the reason why I came out with this list of things you should
definitely know before applying for a game testing job:
You won't be making $200/hour. I am sorry I have to break the news so
quickly, but this is the truth. Beginner game testers usually make
about $10-$15 an hour, whereas advanced game testers can easily make
$40-$50 per hour.
Not every company will hire you at first. Trying to get a game testing
job at Blizzard having no previous experience is completely useless.
Big companies hire people only after they have proven they can take
care of the job they are assigned. Game testers usually start with
smaller companies, that are not very picky, working their way to the
top, where higher salaries are involved.
Game testing is a real job, after all! Even small companies require
their employees to have their job done within a period of time. Of
course, working at home and setting up your own schedule is a great
thing, but it should be kept in mind that gaming companies cannot
afford waiting for every tester to go through the entire game.
Computers or consoles are not usually provided. Of course, there are
companies offering their best game testers the required devices to
play certain games, but this does not usually apply for beginner
employees. That is why before applying for a job for the first time,
you should be familiar with the platform the game is designed for.
Becoming a video game tester is not hard, but there are certain things
people should know before making this step.