June 5, 2007

Three Easy Ways To Get Video Game Tester Jobs

Nothing sounds as interesting as earning while you are playing. However, with Video Game Tester Jobs, that’s exactly what you get. You get to play beta versions of games that are to be released, and you have to check them for their game play and graphic authenticity. You may also have to make comments about how enjoyable the game was for you. That’s really all there is to it. And you get a fat check at the end in your mail.

But is it really all that easy? Can anyone get Video Game Tester Jobs? And, most importantly, can this be a steady source of income? Well, there are many questions people like to ask before taking upon video game testing jobs as their primary occupation. This article attempts to give some tips on how to get a game tester job and how to retain them.

                (i)     Scour Video Game Tester Websites

The easiest place to try to get a video game tester job is the Internet. There are some sites that provide Video Game Tester Jobs about registering with them. One such site is the http://gametesterguide.net/. These sites require registering for membership, which could be something like $50 to $60 for a lifetime membership. Once you become a member, you will get the first game assignment in the mail. However, you need to be very cautious here, because there are some scam operators in the business. If you make a wrong decision, you could forfeit your membership, and won't get any game to test either. It is better if you join a website which has recommended by someone you know. However, all major gaming sites like those of EA Games, ID Software, MAXIS, Sony, etc. have advertisements for video game testing jobs on their site itself. These are by far the safest to accept.

    (ii)    Do the Footwork Yourself

Game developing companies generally do not advertise in the newspaper classifieds that they need a game tester. So, you will have to actually make a resume and schedule a meeting with these companies. Once there, you will have to convince them about your penchant for gaming and your eye for detail. You might be asked to give a test in the company. If they are satisfied with you, you could walk out with a gaming assignment. However, it is very difficult to convince game developers. You will need to do a lot of homework about the game titles already released and will also have to be equipped with your observations on them, which you can let them know.

    (iii)    Search for a Contact in Game Developing

Today it is impossible that you do not know anyone working in the field of computers. All around us we see IT professionals, programmers, software and hardware engineers, etc. It is very possible that someone in your know might be working with a game developing company. If you find such a person, you could request for a few initial small assignments and then build a resume.

Then of course you can register on freelance work sites which are a dime a dozen nowadays. But your chances of getting an assignment through this source is very slim, especially if you do not have an initial experience.

Make an attempt, and you will surely land up with a first assignment. Then it is up to you to be prompt in your feedback that will help you retain the job. All the best!

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