Becoming a video game tester sounds like fun, right? Those who play and try games know that it is a great job or a great career choice. It’s unfortunate that many players think or somehow believe that getting paid to do this just can’t happen. Quite the contrary, there are many people who play, like us, doing this type of work as a complete career with benefits.
Having a career as a video game tester can be a lot of fun, but it’s important to keep in mind that this is also a real job, with real opportunities to earn money. It may not be for everyone, but that obviously depends on each individual. At first glance, being a tester might sound like “all fun and games,” and it can be, but it also requires more than just playing a game.
Some examples might be having to play the same levels multiple times just to identify all the different bugs that are present within the game. So there is “work” involved. That being said, most people who are in this business tend to be very happy with their jobs. Of course, they get to play the best games on the market plus see what the future holds for the industry, in some cases days, months, or even years before the general public.
Many designers, programmers, etc. well-known in the industry started out as video game testers before getting the position they have today. So it’s also a great way for people to get their foot in the door for those interested in becoming a game designer, programmer, etc. Networks are everything, so knowing the right people is very important, so becoming a video game tester is a great way to do it.