Comments on: Game Testing is a Serious Job

By: Ray Almeda

Ray Almeda — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:49:57 +0000

Quality Assurance Testers are not only a great way to get your foot in the door in the gaming industry, but it really does give you more of a “drop-kick THROUGH the door.” Most people don’t realize it when they start these jobs, but it’s the truth.

I’ve worked previously for numerous game projects in QA for Electronic Arts in Redwood Shores, and ironically, I work for a company now that hires these QA testers every single week for companies like Sony Computer Entertainment of America in Foster City.

Those who would like to become game testers or have any questions regarding the field can email me at ralmeda@nelsonstaffing.com. I will be more than happy to point you in the right direction… or heck… give you an interview for a QA Testing job.

Thanks,

Ray Almeda

By: Joe M.

Joe M. — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:17:42 +0000

ok the article is good but i need to get started, fast food is not a job I’m OK with and i’m not working at a onion factory (i hate onions!) help me find a way into the gaming industry please!

By: jim

jim — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:44:41 +0000

Great article, yes, I do believe it is quite hard to land a job in the gaming industry. You’ve got to be a savvy gamer as well as have some sort of educational background for it. You can find out more how I landed a part-time job beta testing games at my blog

By: video game tester

video game tester — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:12:46 +0000

Hi,

probably the best way to get a job testing video games is to seek out companies that make video games. This can be a very difficult process as many companies only like to hire people within the area, so most people may be out of luck. There are however ways around this, check out this article and see for yourself…

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:07:22 +0000

I found your site via Google while searching for cheat game video and your post regarding Game Testing is a Serious Job looks very interesting to me.

By: Derek Minna

Derek Minna — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:04:49 +0000

I found this site to be very helpful!
I have looked into testing games as a full time job in the past. Every time I find a website that has lots of information and/or the right connections, it seems like there is little they have to offer me. I usually reach a certain point (after of course inputting hours of information) in which they ask for credit card numbers so that they may “do me the favor of sending me an information packet to get started!”. It seems odd that I am asked to pay money for employment.
I have played a countless number of games, everything from duck hunt to Warcraft 3. I have played and mastered every Final Fantasy released. I am open to test/critique/review any type of game that comes my way, but I am most experienced in RPGs (Final Fantasy, Lunar series, anything SquareEnix, Star Ocean series etc.) and Strategy RPG (FF Tactics, anything Nippon Ichi, Tactics Ogre, Ogre Battle, Warcraft 3, Starcraft, etc).
I am skilled with a computer, and because of my gaming experience I would be able to test just about anything. I’m not assuming that there is a job waiting for me, I’m just looking for a contact that will not waste my time and end up trying to sell me on their product.

If you know of any company/offers, I would love any feedback at all! Thanks so much, I look forward to hearing from you.
A Potential Tester,
Derek

By: John Masters

John Masters — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:05:52 +0000

Once again I have found a good post of yours

By: Sakora

Sakora — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:03:10 +0000

nice article, i was actualy thinking about getting into a game tester job when i read this.