How do you become a video game reviewer?

Answer 1

The video game industry has quality control positions called game testers. This position is greatly desired because of its ease to get into the industry. Surveys have shown this to be true.

To increase their odds, people that want these positions get classes and education on Game testing and Game development. Some come out of computer Science Degrees.

Due to NDAs you usually have to be 18 to get a game testing position.

You can find directories of game developers on the internet. Through those directories you can discover if your area has a lot of game testing or game related employment.

go to your local college or university and ask them if they have a game testing course.

If they don't, Here is a school that offers a game testing course online.

http://www.gamecareerguide.com/schools/1467/powerup_games.php

Here is a Cheap App with some game testing information

http://www.appup.com/app-details/video-games-tester-training---sampler

Answer 2

Most game testers are usually individuals who already work in the gaming industry or for the company that the game is being developed in. However, if and individual is looking to become a tester from outside of the company, the best place to look would be on job board such as Craigslist.com, or even apply directly to the company through their web site.

Answer 3

Write some reviews and send them in to magazines and newspapers. If they like it they'll contact you and ask if they can use it.