Video Game Tester - What You Need To Know First!


by Michael Fieldings - Date: 2007-02-20 - Word Count: 422 Share This!

A Video Game Tester is responsible for testing all manner of computer games normally the beta versions and pre release games. At first glance to be a Video Game Tester seems like everyone dream come true and it can be, but the purpose of this article is to tell you a bit more about what the Video Game Tester and the other side of the work it involves as it is not all fun and games.

As mentioned above the Video Game Tester has to test games and is normally given some sort of report to fill in while playing the game, this can deal with level design or game structure also the main things that the game producers will want info on is playability and whether the game is entertaining enough.

Another common myth about a Video Game Tester is you just get to play games all day and although this is true, you will probably spend longer than you normally do on a game as you will have to play the same levels over and over to search for bugs and glitches.

To be a Video Game Tester you will need to have a tremendous amount of patience and attention to detail and really enjoy video games! That said it is possible to make a lot of money as a Video Game Tester and some Video Game Testers get paid up to $80 an hour for testing the top games.

Normally though for your first job as a video game tester you will only receive a very basic wage normally $5 an hour, but as your experience grows you will get bigger jobs and thus more income.

The good thing about starting as a Video Game Tester is you can do it part time while still at work or school and find out whether the job is for you first. The hardest thing now is finding a Video Game Tester job and I would suggest you look around online for game development companies and check their jobs boards and see if they are hiring.

Be under no illusions though a Video Game Tester job can be immensely fun and also very frustrating and I would honestly say being a video game tester might not be for everyone. That said if you are serious about being a Video Game Tester and think you will not get bored with testing all those games go for it!

I hope this article has told you a bit more about the Video Game Tester and his role in the gaming world.

Happy Gaming!


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Michael Fieldings is a qualified computer programmer and has ten years experience in IT. He writes articles and product recommendation on anything that can better your IT World!

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