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Video Game Tester Jobs

If you are reading this lense then you and I have some things in common.  We both probably play a lot of video games and is interested in everything about video games. 

What I want to do is help you understand ways you can land a video game tester job.  Wouldn't it be cool to make money doing something that you love to do?  I have put together a lot of resources that I have found to be very helpful as well as a few articles about jobs in the video game tester field.


Recommended Video Game Tester Job Resources

This is a list of different video game tester resources that I have ran across on the internet and, more importantly, have found extremely valuable in your search for a video game tester job. Feel free to check them out.
Game Testing Ground
This is the top rated (rating of 10) resource for all aspiring video game testers. The information found in here has been one of the best and it is kept updated.
Game Tester Guide
This resource is also a high quality one and really is a good fit to Game Testing Ground as well and opens up and gives you even more information. Yet another fantastic resource! It received a rating of 9.

Two Essential Skills to Be a Game Tester

As a game tester there are two skills that a person must have and that they must have well developed. A game tester has to understand computers and they have to understand video games. These two skills are imperative to a person being a successful game tester. Without these skills a person will likely even not be hired.

Understanding computers is more than being able to turn it on and use programs. A person must know how to use the internet, including downloading files, emailing and instant messaging. They should understand how to correct problems or at least find the cause of problems. They should be able to install programs and use accessories like printers and scanners. These skills will be helpful because a game tester uses a computer every day in their work.

Understanding video games should not be hard to understand. A person should have a lot of experience playing video games. They should have experience with playing many different types of video games. They should have a good understanding about how video games are created so they can easily identify issues with a game.

If a person has good computer and game playing skills then they are on the right track. They should find it quite easy to qualify for a game tester position. If their skills are not too good, then before they start looking for a game tester position, they should brush up on their skills. They can start by using the computer more and playing more video games.

Links For Video Game Tester Jobs

Why Location is Key to Finding Video Game Tester Jobs
Great article that talks about why location is key when trying to find a video game tester job at a huge game company.
Being A Video Game Tester
This article gives basic information about what to expect when you are a video game tester.

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