Finding Video Game Tester Jobs The video game industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the USA as well as in other parts of the world. It is a highly successful industry that generates billions of dollars each year. Many people are rushing to get themselves in the trade.

There are thousands of game testing jobs posted on the Internet. 2 key aspects to consider when finding a game tester job include:

(1) the kind of testing job you prefer; and
(2) where to look for it.

Listed below are descriptions of some video game testing jobs.

I. Video Game Tester Blog

One way of earning in the video game bandwagon is by putting up your own blog or website to promote your reviews of the latest game releases. Millions of people go online everyday searching for reviews and information on the latest video game releases. You can fill in this demand and offer additional features such as screen shots, tips, and game accessory updates. It becomes an income generating engine when you add sponsored ads and advertising banners on your blog or website.

Getting in this type of business can be done in your spare time and right in the comfort of your own home. All it takes is to buy a Web domain, pick out a site layout, and begin playing and posting your reviews. Provide an email link or contact information to allow potential advertisers to get in touch with you.

Promotion for your blog or website can be done through social media like Delicious, Digg, and Reddit.

II. Freelance Video Game Tester

These types of game testers offer their services to game manufacturers and producers. They have the experience to back them up as they actively seek these companies to test their upcoming game releases for bugs, liabilities, and other game related issues.

Freelance game testers play unreleased games and are expected to provide written feedback to the game producers within a specified period. In addition, they are sworn into confidentiality to keep any information about the game from leaking into its competitors or the public. Although this type of game testing pays well, the job requires the gamer to act more like a professional than just a game enthusiast.

In order to start off your career as a freelance video game tester, you can head straight to game development companies or look up an ad for game testing jobs. Create your resume and sent it out to a few companies for a shot at the game tester bandwagon.

III. Full Time Company Employee Game Tester

Some large game developers hire game testers as full-time employees in their companies. This type of position often requires years of experience, a high level of communication and writing skills, and may at times require a masters degree related to computer gaming.

Most gamers load up on their experience by starting off as freelance game testers until they have an impressive portfolio of completed assignments.

The best way to land a job like this is to head directly to large video game developers such as EA Games and Blizzard Entertainment. However, keep in mind that most large game developers take long periods to completely process applications because they seldom offer game tester jobs.