Crytek Game Tester Are you looking to enter into the world of video game testing? If so, then you want to look for companies that are actively looking for testers. However, often these companies don't exactly advertise for video game testers — they have a group of testers on hand already. Breaking into the industry can be difficult, but once you're in, you will find that it's fairly easy to get video game testing work from other companies. But how do you break in to this highly competitive industry?

Finding video game companies that are looking for testers is somewhat difficult, but it can be done. First, you need to make a list of all the game companies you want to test for. For some people, this may be any video game company out there. For other people, this may include companies that produce games in specific genres. If you love playing RPGs, for example, you may want to look at companies like Square-Enix or Atlus. If you love sports games, you might want to test games for EA Sports. Pick up your favorite games and look at what company made them to create this list. Decide what game companies you want to work for before you start your search.

Now that you've got a list of game companies you want to test for, it's time to go to the internet and start looking for their websites. Most of the game company websites feature a section about the company, including a list of job openings. Sometimes, companies will post game tester job openings here. Even if they don't, you'll at least be able to find the contact name and information for the hiring coordinator for the company. This is the person you will send your inquiry letter to.

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One way to get your foot in the door is to follow the industry. If you know a huge game is in the works, contact the company making it and specifically ask if they need testers for that game. Obviously, you don't know the game's schedule, so it's possible the company has already hired testers. However, there's a chance they haven't, and by showing interest, they may reward your initiative and hire you. Even if they already have all the testers they need, they may keep your information on file and contact you to test another game in the future.

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Another way of breaking into the industry is to sign up for beta testing. Most beta tests are done for online games like online role playing games. By doing beta testing for a game, you get several benefits. First, you'll get experience as a tester. By reporting bugs and providing feedback on the game, you'll learn the valuable skills that a game tester needs. You may also make a great impression on the company, which can result in future game testing opportunities.

If you live in a city in which a video game company is based, you may even want to visit the company and inquire about potential openings. Asking how to become a game tester for the company eliminates all the guess work—you'll know exactly what qualifications you need and where to submit your application.

Remember that the video game testing world is competitive and jobs are sometimes few and far between. Finding companies who are actively recruiting can be difficult, but if you keep at it, you'll eventually have success.

Game Tester Companies List

» EA Games
» Konami
» Activision Blizzard
» Capcom
» Crytek
» Cyberlore Studios
» GameHouse