There aren't that many employment opportunities in the world like professional game testing, at least so far as gamers are concerned. Getting paid to sit back & relax and PLAY video games each day is really a dream job. Should you not think so, well, then hit the road. If you DO think so, go on reading to discover how to become a game tester within just a few weeks time.
How To Become A Video Game Tester In 3 Steps...
Step 1: Put Down The Newspaper
Assume looking in the newspaper for "beta testers needed" ads is a good strategy? Well, you happen to be entirely wrong. Game testing businesses & videogame developers are not stupid. They do not want the "novices" of beta video game testing -- the sort of people who just found out how to be a games tester a week ago. With that said, do not expect to poke your face around a newspaper and locate loads of advertisements for professional beta tester opportunities; it simply won't happen, sorry.
Step 2: Get to Work
No one said it would be easy, so you should not assume it will be. You will want to start ACTIVELY looking for game testing facilities and game development companies. Start compiling a list of names, companies, & addresses and start sending out your game testing resume. Will you receive lots of replies? Uh, no -- probably few, if any at all, to tell the truth; but that is okay, you're new to the industry and that's to be expected.
When you start having difficulty identifying and locating game development companies -- and you will, I guarantee it -- you ought to invest a bit money into a "be a game tester" e-guide. It will not cost you more than to and you'll be getting a complete, regularly UPDATED list of top name companies to apply to.
Tip About Resume: Be sure it's professional and details your LIFE LONG experience with games. They have to KNOW you have been playing video games all of your life and possess the necessary skills to test their games.
Step 3: Be A Free Beta Tester
This is the last step (and most important, I should say) of how to become a video game tester. I realize the idea itself sounds dreadful to you at this moment -- after all, doing work without pay is no picnic -- but it's still one of the better methods for getting your foot in the door. Gaming companies detest, and I mean DETEST, spending cash -- even with regards to testing & fixing their newest video game titles. So, how can you switch this particular "hurdle" into an "advantage" you could use? By testing WITHOUT PAY, that's how! I confess it's going to be awful, in the beginning, but it'll be worthwhile in the future. Why? Because of the many impressive references you'll quickly accumulate. He that has the most (and best) references LANDS the most beta game testing jobs!
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