PART 4: GAME TESTER

Do what is at your means only.

For these types of jobs mentioned above, there are some obviously different talents and certain level of education that might be helpful. The tester that works with the company that makes the game will want to have some talent in computers and it would be helpful to have a background or knowledge in an area that the company uses to make the game. Programming in C/C++ computer language, 3D Studio graphics programs, video hardware knowledge and basic communications skills are all bonuses and can further the job opportunities of someone working in a video game company.



Again for those who work for the publishers, magazines or internet reviews will also find it very beneficial to understand computers. Communication skills are essential as to portray the gaming information in a most beautiful way as possible to ensemble with the already perfect game.

It is also very important for testers to have a solid fundamental background in computers, no matter if they are playing and testing for console games, handhelds or PC games. They will be using a computer to write their part of story, communicating through a computer. And eventually send back the work done to the boss, to his computer

Good communications skills definitely a plus, mind you, is not just being able to talk. They have got to write effectively and put down in a clear understandable way what the game is doing and about the game, so English in school is important. The whole thing boils down to school, and high school diplomas are not going to cut it for a company that wants and needs educated and smart people working for them.

If all you have is a high school diploma, getting a job in the video game industry will be practically impossible. You need to have better education in areas such as, computers, English and math to do well at a job as a tester.

A video game tester is not just a job that plays video games; they test and play the game over and over to make sure all areas of the game work. They have to be able to play the game and write down in a clear, concise way what they are doing in the game in order for others to understand what they mean.

The job is not without its benefits, but for the long hours, especially towards a deadline, and low pay it's not just playing games.