Your Questions About Game Testers
Paul asks…
Where and how to become a video game tester?
Im looking into becoming a game tester. What is a legit site to go to that I can start making money from by playing games? I have an xbox 360.
admin answers:
Look up quality assurance testing jobs on google. That’s the real name of video game testers.
Linda asks…
How to become a video game tester?
I LOVE playing video games and think it would be awesome to become a video game tester. How can I do that?
admin answers:
There are serious questions and criticisms of the offer listed in the first Answer . See http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/03/game_testings_incredulous_road.php
I would suggest investigating thoroughly before signing up for such a deal.
You might want to look into other ways to use your gaming skills–perhaps work in a cypercafe that specializes in games and teach the patrons how to play.
Sharon asks…
video game testers?
what are some sites that allow 16 yr olds to become a video game tester
admin answers:
I know www.bungie.net is accepting resumes, but i dont know how old you have to be
George asks…
How do I become a BOARD game tester?
My family are BIG game players… how do I become a game tester. NOT for video games, but for board games, card games, dice games, educational games, etc?
Any information or websites would be appreciated!
admin answers:
I’m not sure…I know alot of the larger game development companies hire their own game testers.
At game conventions they play-test alot of boardgames.
Www.boardgamegeek.com has a whole section about making games, and playtesting them.
Charles asks…
What are the requirements to be a game tester?
I’m 14 and well I think like any other teen that likes video games, how do I get to test them? I would like to know the requirements to get into that area of gaming business and if there’s a chance, if there’s any way to become a game tester in my current age or any age that is under 18, and thanks in advance for answering 
I read about how game testing is not what it really sounds like and this one answer really cleared up things. Thanks James Paul
admin answers:
Games testing isn’t as good as it sounds my friend. Prepare to play the same, very small section of a game, for hours on end to find any bugs for very small pay.
The primary tenant of video game testing is that the core tasks of the job are extremely different from playing a video game for fun. Throughout the game testing cycle, the game tester executes monotonous and similar tasks on a set schedule to check for bugs. For example, on a test day, a tester might use his character to speak to every non-player character (NPC) on the screen and record the responses. Another task may be to count the number of swear words throughout game play or plug in and unplug the controllers at different stages throughout the game play.
The tester’s project lead will plan out the daily tasks and follow them closely, hardly ever allowing the individual tester to have any say or influence on his / her tasks. The tester must acutely focus on the game play in order to properly research and document any bugs or glitches.
Testers also rarely get to select the type of games to work on. Therefore, if you are a fan of strategy games like Warcraft and Starcraft, you might spend all your time working on sports games or games for babies.
Whatever assignment and game the tester is given, he or she will most likely play the same levels and situations over and over for long hours where the task of playing a game quickly becomes a job.
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