How YOU Can Get Paid to Play Games NOW!
Posted on | January 10, 2010 | 16 Comments
Note: This post will contain a review of: Gamer Testing Ground, to skip straight to that guide click:
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Hey, Brian here. So you’re probably coming to this site with no idea what to expect, but don’t worry, it’s pretty simple. I’m just going to give you my story on video game testing, and how I become a video game tester who gets paid to play games.
Most of its pretty simple and straightforward, stuff everyone can do if you put your mind to it, but it’s important to note that becoming a video game tester is hard if you don’t devote your time and/or money to the right resources. But don’t worry, you’re here, so you’ll devote yourself to the best stuff (in my humble opinion!) An example is this awesome guide to video game testing:
Check out Gamer Testing Ground by clicking here!
Well now that that’s over with, let me start, shall I?
I was always interested in games. I’m certain you are too, if you’re reading this. And who wouldn’t be? Even before games like Call of Duty and Portal (can’t wait for Portal 2, just so I can find out if the cake really is a lie, lol!) The Sega Genesis, with Sonic The Hedgehog was a masterpiece of a game to me!
So when I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to do something with gaming, and starting trying to find out how to get paid to play games, at the same time as attending DeVry for my video game simulation and programming degree. But I was missing a crucial bit of info.
You need more than just a passion for games to be seen as legitimate to game companies.
What more do you need? Honestly, I thought I would need some high tech skills or knowledge or at least game contest wins but this is not at all true. You need one simple thing:
Guidance. One resource has been the best guide to getting a job as a games tester.
Click here to visit the official site of this resource
I remember checking out the Gamer Testing Ground website after talking with some friends online about game testing. Most of these guys recommended finding a solid resource to refer back to on how to get a job as a game tester.
So I did.
And man was this resource solid! I studied the guide cover to cover and found out more about games that I had ever known. But more importantly, with the info in the guide in mind, I applied to several companies and mere days later I was lined up with a micro developer to test a part of their latest game!
Click here and check out this resource’s website, if you’re interested
After my first game testing job… There was kind of a drought. But you know what. I didn’t care! I had learned the basics of how to get paid to play games! That was far more important than always having a job, since I would always know how to get one! I learned more from Gamer Testing Ground, and started refining my resume, and learning a programming language and XNA Studio.
Sure, Gamer Testing Ground has its flaws- the interface wasn’t to my taste and the membership plan may not be for everyone- but the important thing is that it works. I don’t mean to rave, but I just love the site, and I am glad I decided to try it out!
Check out Gamer Testing Ground by clicking here!
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Who Am I?
Hey, my name's Brian Matthews and I get paid to play video games!
As for who I am (I know you're curious!) I'm just your average Joe that's been obsessed with games since he was about 4. I heard you could get a job in the video game field as a tester even right out of high school, but no one was exactly pointing the way for me.
So I took a stab at some of the programs online and found a great one called Gamer Testing Ground. Now I spend my days chilling and playing video games.
Well, not just chilling and playing video games, I also attend DeVry University where I'm working on my degree in Game and Simulation Programming. I also play some games for free, like Farmville- one of my favorite things is looking up Farmville strategy guides lately
Thought I'd share my experience both as a tester and as a genuine video game fanatic, since so many people wonder if you can really get paid to play games.