Be a Video Game Tester

[Marie Neill]

Becoming a video game tester sounds fun, doesn't it? Those that play
and test games know that it's an excellent job or a great career
choice. It's unfortunate that a lot of gamers think or somehow believe
being paid to do this simply cannot happen. Just the opposite, there
are many people that play games, just like us, doing this type of work
as a full blown career with benefits.
Having a career as a video game tester can be really fun, but it's
important to note that this is also a real job, with real money making
opportunities. It may not be for everyone, but that's obviously up to
each individual. At first glance, being a tester may sound like it's
"all fun and games", which it can be, but it also requires more than
just playing a game.
Some examples might be having to play the same levels many times over
just to identify all the different bugs that are presented within the
game. So there is "work" involved. That being said, the majority of
people that are in this business do tend to be very happy with their
jobs. Of course, they do get to play the hottest games on the market
in addition to see what the future holds for the industry - in some
cases, days, months, or even years before the general public does.
Many known designers, programmers, etc, in the industry actually
started as a video game tester before getting the position that they
have today. So it's also an excellent way for people to get their foot
in the door for those interested in becoming a game designer,
programmer, etc. Contacts are everything, so meeting the right people
is very important, thus becoming a video game tester being a great way
to do that.

To Become A Video Game Tester: http://gametester.happy.to/