Video Game Tester With 4 Monitors If you're just starting to look for video game testing jobs, you may be surprised to know that there are different types of game testing jobs out there. The video game testing jobs you apply for may depend on which kind of job it is.

For those looking for full time employment as a video game tester with a major video game company, you will probably want to apply for in-house testing jobs. These testers are usually alpha testers, or the first round of testers. They are generally full-time employees of a gaming company and work on-site. This means that you would need to live in the same city as the company or be willing to move. Most of these jobs pay well and have benefits. On the downside, sometimes the job entails doing more than just testing, especially if the company doesn't always have a game in the testing phase.

Home Work

If, on the other hand, you're looking for part-time or occasional work, you may want to apply to test from home. In this case, you'll receive a game in the mail and send back comments to the development team on a regular basis. Much, if not all, of your work will be done via email. This type of work requires that you be self-motivated; otherwise, you may put off testing or writing reports and miss your deadlines. These types of jobs are usually paid on a per-project basis and do not come with benefits of any type.

The last kind of video game testing job involves participating in an open beta test. Many games, especially online games, offer players the chance to do beta testing. The players get to see the game before it is released, and in return the company gets many testing reports. The downside to this type of game testing job is that it is usually unpaid. However, it is a great way to get some game testing experience, and it can help you get one of the other types of paid video game testing jobs.