Game Tester Careers - Becoming a Video Game Tester

<h1>Game Tester Careers - Becoming a Video Game Tester</h1>Author: <a title="BM" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/bm/121907.htm">BM</a> Becoming a <a href="http://game-testers-jobs.blogspot.com/">video game tester </a>is a highly sought after job for many people interested in video games, computers, and the internet. From first person shooting games to virtual reality games game testers are a necessity. But for harcore gamers its not that easy as you think. In this article I am going to explain some things that a video game tester has to go through. So where are these jobs? Its easiest to get hired in the SF bay area, LA, or Seattle. My guess is because of the number of companies in these locations. Summer is the best time to get hired as companies are ramping up to finish the holiday releases. You need to have good communication and writing skills. This way you will be able to convey your message as to whitch bugs occured when testing the game. A tester that writes up clear, concise bug reports will get most of their bugs fixed, while those who do not will find most of their reports ignored or in constant need of clarification, even if the two testers were reporting identical issues. Don't get too set on working on a specific project or platform. You might have to start by testing some craptastic Barbie Horse Adventure game on cell phones. Understand game development - The more you know about programming, 3D modelling and animation, graphics, and computers in general, the easier it will be to find, understand, and reportbugs. Don't expect to be hired on permanently. There are tons of testing jobs, but I'd bet there is one permanent position per 50 testers in the workplace. It's tough to get noticed in the hordes of hires some of the major companies take on per year. If you start to expect things from your employer, you are bound to be disappointed. If you don't, and work hard, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. Get used to long hours. <a href="http://game-testers-jobs.blogspot.com/">Testers </a>are typically on the last 3-5 months of every project which just so happens to coincide with crunch time for every project. This often leads to testers ending up in permanent crunch mode. Many testers work grueling 80 hour weeks over and over again.About the Author: For hardcore gamers becoming a video game tester can be a dream job. Find out how to become a <a href="http://game-testers-jobs.blogspot.com/">video game tester</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/gadgets-and-gizmos-articles/game-tester-careers-becoming-a-video-game-tester-1047553.html" title="Game Tester Careers - Becoming a Video Game Tester">Game Tester Careers - Becoming a Video Game Tester</a>

Becoming a video game tester is a highly sought after job for many people interested in video games, computers, and the internet. From first person shooting games to virtual reality games game testers are a necessity. But for harcore gamers its not that easy as you think. In this article I am going to explain some things that a video game tester has to go through.

So where are these jobs? Its easiest to get hired in the SF bay area, LA, or Seattle. My guess is because of the number of companies in these locations. Summer is the best time to get hired as companies are ramping up to finish the holiday releases.

You need to have good communication and writing skills. This way you will be able to convey your message as to whitch bugs occured when testing the game. A tester that writes up clear, concise bug reports will get most of their bugs fixed, while those who do not will find most of their reports ignored or in constant need of clarification, even if the two testers were reporting identical issues.

Don't get too set on working on a specific project or platform. You might have to start by testing some craptastic Barbie Horse Adventure game on cell phones.

Understand game development - The more you know about programming, 3D modelling and animation, graphics, and computers in general, the easier it will be to find, understand, and reportbugs.

Don't expect to be hired on permanently. There are tons of testing jobs, but I'd bet there is one permanent position per 50 testers in the workplace. It's tough to get noticed in the hordes of hires some of the major companies take on per year. If you start to expect things from your employer, you are bound to be disappointed. If you don't, and work hard, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Get used to long hours. Testers are typically on the last 3-5 months of every project which just so happens to coincide with crunch time for every project. This often leads to testers ending up in permanent crunch mode. Many testers work grueling 80 hour weeks over and over again.

For hardcore gamers becoming a video game tester can be a dream job. Find out how to become a video game tester

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