It depends on what types of games you are testing.
You may have to play games on computers, simulate operating systems on computers or enter reports and bugs on computers.
I would say 90% of the times, a computer will be involved.
1) Using computers with PC games is obvious.
2) some mobile and proprietary systems are developed on the PC.
To testing, you get a PC and run this proprietary system on the PC.
At the end of the project you may port it to the final device.
3) most times, you have a PC for entering bug reports, emailing, tracking Test cases completed, etc.
I have been in Video Game testing for 12+ years. Run a professional game testing company called GameInstict.com and have developed training for Video game testing that is offered at PowerUpGames.com
You can find information on becoming a game tester at www.gamestester.com
You will need to visit www.gamestester.com for information game testing jobs
There are several online websites and local groups that offer video game testing jobs. Video games require and in depth knowledge of operating systems and consoles so it is not an easy job.
It is notoriously hard to get a job in video game testing. First, you have to be extremely knowledgeable about video games and video game consoles. Second, be good a pushing through boring work. Game testing can be incredibly boring. Third, be willing to start for little or no pay. Fourth, be dogged. There is a lot of competition for video game testing jobs. You might have to work at it for a long time. But the guy who created Halo started out as a video game tester so it might be worth the effort. so can work there if im 14 years old
Testing video games for a living is a very difficult job to get started in. The best place to start looking is the website www.progametester.com/ which offers up to date information how to start this career.
Director or Game Designer. You will need industry experience to get either of these positions. Publishers just don't put down 1/2M - 20M on some unknown person. The easiest way to enter and gain experience is Video Game Testing. PowerUpGames.com offers a Video Game testing course that is online.
Most game companies will post those positions (Although temporary) on their website, and the best option is to watch for them.
Testing from Home is Basically an internet myth or an urban legend. Yes it does happen at times but you stand more of a chance with any Lottery. Because of this, many websites will sell you an ebook about how to do this so that they can take your money. Remember, if it is too good to be true, why isn't everyone doing it. And there are millions of people that would do this. Really, if I went into a high school and said, I need people to stay at home and test video games, how many would drop out to do it? If you want to make a career of Game testing, there is a company that offers a Video Game Testing course. PowerUpGames.com. A high school graduate can get a job Video Game testing without any College education.
You can check out books at your local library about video game testing to get more information. This is often a job that someone would have to have experience in game design to do.
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Testing video games, being a socialite, or working at an amusement park.
Yes, in order for a company to create and release a video game, they need tester to play the game first. These testers can find gliches or problems with the game so that the company can correct it before it's released. Also, they help to judge the game on skill level and also how entertaining the game is. how many hands you have