Video Game Tester Salary

Many gamers nowadays have been looking for a way to get into the game testing jobs industry. It is a very lucrative industry where there is a ton of money for you to make. But the main problem that many gamers have is finding where the hot game testing jobs are at and also how to get an advantage on the competition.

Yes I have to admit, finding the game testing jobs can be difficult but there is more to it than that. Even if you find out exactly where to sign up for one of the game tester jobs available things aren't going to be easy. In fact a lot of gamers end up disappointed because they go through the entire process of filling out the application and waiting...waiting...waiting and finally rejection!

Even though they "thought they did everything right, they were kinda off course. You see, companies like EA, Nintendo etc. are looking for a select group of gamers. There are looking for certain qualities and traits in individuals to test out their unreleased games. In fact just some of the qualities they are looking for are:

1. Game Development Experience

This can mean anything from knowing how to operate games to writing your own short games. It helps to have the experience to stand out.

2. Right Mindset

If you want to become a video game tester you are going to need to have good motivation and judgment. You will need to learn what it takes to look at just about any game and spot the inconsistencies and glitches quickly. And yes, there are deadlines that need to be met. So you have to be able to think and spot things quickly.

These are just two of the many things you will need to become a game tester to stand out in your application.