As with any job, your resume is vital to securing a position as a video game tester. However, you might wonder what exactly you can list on your resume to make you look like a better client for a testing job. After all, there are few things that seem to count as relevant work experience for a video game testing job short of, well, testing video games. There are some things, though, that can help push your resume to the top of the pile.

» Show any previous writing experience. As a video game tester, it is very important that you can clearly communicate your experiences playing a game. In fact, a degree in English is often seen as Read more »

So, you want to become a games tester. You may think that this sounds like an awesome job, with more benefits than downfalls but you may be wrong - very wrong!

You may have heard that a career like this can enable you to earn $120 per hour, or other similar statements but in reality this is wrong and you may not even earn half as much. Obviously, the more work you put in, the more money you will get out of it but as a general rule unless you want to stay awake all night and work, you won’t have the opportunity to earn this much and even more so if you want to make it Read more »

Apart from the obvious benefit to becoming a games tester, you will find that there are plenty of other benefits to be had from this awesome career choice. As long as you think "outside the box" so to speak, you may realize that, although this job can be much harder than people would initially think, it is a great career choice and there are a lot of things that can be taken advantage of.

Why is becoming a games tester such a great idea? Well first of all, can you imagine the games industry ending at any point soon? No, well that's just one reason why this job is so great. It will be around for a very long time, especially with technology Read more »

If you want to be a computer game tester, you need to work out what qualifications you need, if any and if you do not have them, how to get them.

Computer game testing can be a very fun and enjoyable job and to make the most out of your career you need to be good at it, so first of all you have to actually enjoy playing computer games. If you don't, you will not enjoy your job and you will earn less money than what you could otherwise do, should you work harder and for longer.

The basic qualifications

One of the most important computer game tester qualifications is Read more »

Before you ask if the title is in actual fact a real job, it is! You can become a video games beta tester and yes, you will get paid for playing games - all day, every day! That is what a games tester does.

Sit through hours of game play, checking there are no technical issues or game flaws and then reporting the information back to a representative of the company that is hiring you. After all, someone has to make sure the games are ready to be sold!

Wow! A games testing job… what exactly is involved? Well, as the name suggests, you Read more »

How do I become a game tester? Can I do it from home? These are the questions video gamers would love to know. Here are the answers.

Working from Home

Let's take the second one first: Yes, you can work from home. In fact, expect to work from home as that is the standard for most video game testing jobs. You work from home on a contract basis: meaning they send you work as it becomes available. In general, you have the right to accept or decline a job when it is offered. (Keep in mind that if you decline too often, the company will begin to Read more »

There are many websites that offer computer game tester guides. Do you need to get one in order to become a video game tester?

The answer is – maybe. While there are several game tester sites that offer excellent training and opportunities, sadly there are countless others that are only focused on taking money without delivering quality goods.

What to Look for in Game Tester Guides
A computer game tester guide lists potential employers and may even give you tips for landing a job. Think of it as one-stop shopping for Read more »

Which are the best video game tester jobs? Why, the one you have, of course. Seriously, there are many great video game testing jobs. Here's where they are and how to get them.

Are the Major Video Game Companies Good to Work For?
The best video game tester jobs are naturally those for the major video game companies. However, they are the most difficult to get. After all, who wouldn't want to work for Sony or Nintendo? There is a lot of competition for the few jobs available.

However, any job for a reputable video game development Read more »

Can you really make money playing video games? Yes, you can. Here are the best ways to make dollars from game testing.

» Become a video game tester for a game development company. In order to make the most sales, gaming companies want their products to be perfect. So they hire testers who try out games in the comfort of their own homes. It's a sweet deal so, of course, competition for these jobs is intense. But if you land one of them, you really can make some good money playing video games.

» Write video game reviews. There are plenty of video game Read more »

While there is a lot of competition for video gaming jobs, it's really not as difficult to land one as it may seem. Here are some easy ways to start a career as a video game tester.

You can start your career today. All you have to do to get started is to launch a blog or a website devoted to video games. The next time you buy or rent a video game, play it several times. Take notes and use them to write a review. Post the review on your website or blog. Be sure the site includes your contact information.

What should you include in your review? Here is a list: Read more »