Video Game Tester - Making Money Online Testing New Video Games
By viryabo
There are numerous "making money on-line" ideas for those who wish to earn some money on the web, but about the most popular ones amongst teenagers and young boys is beta game testing.
The fact that kids and many teenagers make money on-line is nothing new. Lots of kids are earning on the web and doing great too. But earning money from home as a beta game tester is a great job that is worth doing if you can get one.
Many young kids are of the opinion that to work as a video game tester, all you need is to love playing video games and have the knack to spend several hours a day playing, but this is not so. There is an actual learning curve and process involved in game testing.
What is Video Game Testing?
For those of you who don't quite understand what this means, video game testing involves testing beta video games before they are released to the public for sale. Testers are supposed to test "yet to be released games" for glitches, errors and bugs that may occur or exist in the games.
As a game tester you will be evaluating the game play and the quality of its sound and graphics. You are also expected to share your views on whether the game was enjoyable or not.
The idea behind this is to ensure that the game works perfectly as it is meant to, before it can be released to the millions of buyers all over the world.
One of the perks of working on-line as a game tester is that you get to play the games first before anyone else does but things can get monotonous very quickly.
Playing and testing the same game for hours can become tiresome or even nerve racking, and like many internet based jobs, things can get repetitive. But then playing video games and getting paid for it is many video game playing youngsters dream, and most will do almost anything to "land" this exciting though demanding job.
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Is It Easy Making Money Online as a Game Tester?
Yes and no. You may love playing video games and probably spend eight to ten hours a day playing. Yes, you are a good candidate for beta game testing job openings, but getting video game tester jobs isn't as easy as many may feel because being a high paying and enjoyable job;
- The competition is stiff. Every kid wants to be a game tester but job openings are few.
- Many game development industries prefer that you work onsite.
- You may have to possess ample computer skills, though requirements may have become lenient these days.
- You need to be current about the latest high-tech devices and video games on the market.
- Have the skills of quick adaptation to the different strategies, systems, and techniques involved in video game playing.
These are just some of the requirements of becoming a video game tester but it also means that most enthusiastic but self disciplined players can become a video game tester and receive an income for services rendered.
Many companies that do employ may make you wait for a number of weeks before hiring you but even though many kids have been lucky to get a slot in this great industry, it's very hard (though not impossible) to get one if you are under eighteen.
How to Become a Video Game Tester
Making money on-line as a game tester is interesting especially if you are a video gaming enthusiast, but it's a lot of hard work and you may have tight schedules and deadlines to meet. But it's still fun if you can get the job and earn money on-line doing what you love best.
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It is essential to learn a bit about game testing before thinking of asking for employment. Reading books and searching on-line for further information goes a long way in preparing you for something that’s worth making a career out of. It is good to know that the video game testing industry is highly lucrative with income ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.
Other than these, you don't need much more to become a video game tester. You need to get (or share) a computer with good internet access and some spare time.
What you'll be doing is playing games, and while playing, detect irregularities, unwanted electronic signals, bugs, glitches, technical problems, etc., and submitting what you find to the video games manufacturers. That's it!
Sounds hard? Not really, because you don't need experience as such, nor do you need a BA degree in marketing to do this.
And if you are smart and resourceful you can do this without even having to finish high school. And you can keep making money on-line constantly because the more games you can test, the more money you will earn.
The game development companies that will employ you to play and test their video games will give you the latest and greatest games that are yet to hit the stores.
They do have programmers who abound in their industry, but programmers are not game players in anyway. And as companies find it too expensive to hire full time video game testers to test their products, they therefore employ youngsters, and pay them well to test and play their newly developed games.
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Testimonials from Young Video Game Testers
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"Hi, I just wanted to say thank you! I got your guide, applied for a job with M****soft and I actually got it. This job kicks so much ass!!! THANK YOU" - Dave, B. Miami, FL
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"Here's a success story for your website... In the beginning I was a bit sceptical, but then I received a free game, and then a $300 check! I used to spend my time playing games and not being 'productive'. Now I play games AND I'm being 'productive'. What a change, right? Thank you for giving me this opportunity!" - Nick, C. New York, NY.
Benefits of Game Testing Jobs
If you are lucky to be hired, there are a number of perks that comes with this on-line money making job.
- You'll get the opportunity to test new unreleased games and be the envy of your friends.
- You'll be making money on-line while doing this, before anyone else even gets to see them.
- You may receive free copies of games as bonuses for being a video game tester.
- You'll be privy to cheat codes and level secrets that only a game tester knows about.
- You'll be getting a real world experience working with games departments such as development, marketing and manufacturing sections of the video game industry.
And the greatest thing of all is that working as a video game tester especially at a young age, you will learn new things and have first hand information about games and its development, while at the same time "getting your feet in the door" of a highly lucrative industry whilst making money on-line in the process.
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Hi jdan. Thank you for your visit and comments. There is a link under "A note for the kids" above. Tell your parents to check it out on your behalf. You need their assistance and consent.
GodBless.
This carrier is a new chance of gamers. They can work and have fun at the same time.
if i am become a video game tester so what i am do and what is the salary porvides after the game tester couses or degree and tell my future is safe and my carrier is bright in this field and in which location game testing work is high and what is the high pay of the game tester.
Hey, Im 11 and I love to play video game. So I wanna be able to make money doing it, but sadly, ALL the game testing jobs out there you have to be 18 or older to aply. And I wanted to know is this for real? Can I really be a kid game tester? And what kind of games do you get, because I like M and up games such as:
-Fallout 3(My favorate)
-Halo 3
-Red Dead Redemption
-Red Faction: Guarrila
-GTA4
-Ect.
So yeah. Really glad I found this site, please reply back. Im kinda confused, thanks.
Oh yeah, almost forgot. What kinda consoles do you play on? Do I get to choose? If so, I want XBox 360/XBox LIVE
Hello Connor, thanks for visiting. You will first need yuor parents or guardians consent. As you are still a bit young, you will need to be under a close supervision of an adult. Plus some game tester jobs may be un-allowed for an 11 year old, especially the 'violent' type of games. must be the 'milder' games for your age bracket.
If consent is given (very important!) then you can sign up with game tester job websites and learn how to make money playing video games.
From there, you can decide if you want to make it a career in the near future.
I hope this helps Connor.
GodBless.
Hey its Connor and i am looking for a video game testing job. But all neeed 18 or older and im only 13 and i would love to test video games i play the xbox 360.
Hello Connor. Its nice to see you again.
I think i answered your question about 2 weeks ago, and you told me you are 11yrs old.
So how old really ?
What do you mean i must be a different one cause this is my first time on the sight im 13 years old
I'm 9 and want to be an E game tester but it says 18 and up
Hi Tommy.
Yes you are still a bit young. Wait a few more years as some take kids a bit younger than 18.
Goodluck.
hi,im on the verge of 13 but cant find a single site for game testing.i get the no m games rule but really.theres so many things that could bring it up an extra age panel .like a whine bottle in the backdrop?BAM!!!!its instantly teen.yah know what i meen.go to family video.i bet you cant find 10 rated e ps3 games.back to game testing.even with a parents consent,where would you think i should start off?i can get paid a penny a minute and still be happy.but there are no kid job openinings if there are even openings at all!this is a growing job.please help me!!!!!!(ive resorted to mindless ramble!)
Hello Nick, Very few game tester job openings are available for a 13 year. Send me a PM and i'll give you some feedback on how to approach this.
Thanks for visiting Nick.
Cheers
hey sent a message to your profile send me a message if you find helpful tips.i included my email in the message
im lost in the links,do yah have any websties that are accepting teens?
Just sent you a reply Nick.
Cheers
hey out of all this yuove been most helpfullim still to young as i have found out thanks anyway
You're welcome Nick.
Cheers
im 13 years old and i dont trust people that easly how do i know this isnt one big scam?
Hello Leah, i dont blame you. The net is full of scammers. However, it is true that young people do make money as video game testers, but not as young as you. You must be a bit older. Closer to 18 than 13 leah.
But you can start by practicing and going on forums to start to get the idea. By the time you've learnt a lot in a few years, you'll be good to go and will have an edge over others.
Check here for some answers to questions you may have...http://www.gamestester.com/faq.asp
Hope this helps
im 16 and i started to look for jobs as a game tester ive got experience with games
Hi, I am currently 14 years old, and was trying to find a way to earn money playing video games and really don't have a clue where to start. So if you could help in any way, it would be much appreciated. Thank you.
So, who do you get in contact with to become a game tester?
Hi my name is Taylor and I was woundering how this would work.I have a xbox360 and w ant to be a game tester so let me know. Thank you
im 13 on the verge of 14 and i need help i really want this job i have been thinking for like 12 years and found a job i really want can anyone help me
Im 15 and i am looking for a video game testing job that i can do from home but my parents are very strict on some of the games that i like. They are fine with games like,
Halo:Reach (came out on my B-day)
ninja gaiden 2 (bearly)
Assassin's Creed 2
and game like that but not zombie games like Left 4 dead and those games. Does anyone know where i can get one?
i cant beleve that my friend is a game tester and he is 12 and yet they wont except me even though i am 12 to why wont they accept me???????
Hi my name is branden and I am 13 years old and I like video games I I want to find out if I could could get a job as a wideo game tester.
i don't like it u have to pay a FEE its a con i think and my dad there is no piont of talking about ur mum says moey don't grow on trees u know and we have to PAY! why? i can't do it cos i have to pay if i didn't then i would try to get the job.
Avery-
I agree with you perfectly.
You're the same age as him and yet you can't be one?
Ain't that stupid.
BTW- Viryabo, are there any game tester jobs for 10 year olds? I'm 10 and i wanna get moolah by playin' games!
I'm a video game addict-
I memorized all the NSMB songs except the underwater one!
ARE THERE ANY OPENINGS FOR ME???????
I have a PSP and Nintendo DS.
Email me at x0dawid0x@gmail.com.
Bye!
~~Dave
Hey i was wondering is this true im currently 14 and my parents let me play games that are 18+ i really want to earn money buy doing something that i love doing pleasse respond back with all the info.
im sixteen and im trying find a game tester job so can make my own money instead of aways buging my parents, any idea. i play xbox360/ps2/wii/gameboy
hi i am 13 and i was looking for a game testing job and i cant find one can u help me please and thank you
hi again and i play pc ps3 and x box 360 also i whould like to work for square enix thank you
o and again does this help only on game testing or everything if only game testing how can i join and 1 last thing agian i whould like to work for square enix thank you
heyy this is Daniel i want this job cause im bore ndd need money to get new games
im 13 and i love games i only have xbox 360 if that matters
im in love with video games and im 14 with only xbox360
Hey I've been interested in making money from being a video game tester. I'm currently 17 years old and will be 18 in about two months. I play video games every day for about 3-8 hours depending on my other obligations for the day. I was wondering where I should start that isn't too sketchy and provides the opportunity that I'm looking for. I enjoy all types of games, but I primarily play MMORP games (World of Warcraft) and Shooter games (Halo/Call of Duty). If you could post back with some advice or send me an E-mail with suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I,m 10 yrs old can I still be a video game tester
I'm 24, I'm looking for a REAL site of game tester. I wondering if all this is real and can earn money by playing video game. please post me a real site so I could start with the jobs
I would rather have the site of playing into xbox360 and live online. please let me know asap. thanks.
skyealanis_23@yahoo.com
I have an xbox360 but how long it,s going to be a video game tester
How get the xbox live
From where i can find job as a game tester.
I'm 15 years old.I think i can do this,so can u tell me from where i must start this?
Antonio, hi. Sorry, but you are way too young to be considered for now.
Hello Sky,
Yes it is real but the competition is also high. Go for it if you are sure you want to do video game testing.
Many have and are succeeding. It is hard work, but is fun in its own way, especially if you love playing video games.
Go for it.
You may find some answers here: http://www.gamestester.com/faq.asp
Thanks for visiting.
Cheers
No I don,t want to I,m 18 I want to be one now okay viryabo I can show you that I can be a video game tester
Then go for it antonio. I know you can do it if you put your mind to it.
Best of luck
This is Daniel i love to get new games ndd try to have a contest to check how long can i pass a game but uknow Whatever lol :XD
hi im oscar and im 15 and i wanna become a game tester how can i? am i too young ?
Hello Oscar,
You need to wait a couple of years at least. The demand for game tester jobs is high and many want to do this job.
But keep the dream alive and be determined.
Check here for some answers to questions you may have...http://www.gamestester.com/faq.asp
Best of luck Oscar
Hello, I am old enough to become a game tester but I am stuck on finding a job, please help.
Hi
I am 19 years old and I am studying at an university.
I got a lot of free time and in that time i always play video games ;)
But my problem is i cant find any jobs as an game tester.
I got xbox 360, Wii, PS3, DSi, and an iPhone if that counts ;)
Help would be really appreciated
Viryabo, I need a game tester job, I am homeschooling so I only do school for like 4 hrs so I get off at like lunch which gives me a giant mobility for any possible game time,I have been interested in video game testing and I can play for hours and my attention span to catch a glitch is pretty good so bugs are no problem. My usual days go from 8:30 am to about 12:00 pm and I could wake up at 6:00 am and play to 7:30 pm, I usually eat at around 8:00-9:00 and I'm not sure if it is true but most websites say that they don't care when you get the testing done but it is prefer it to be done in about a month and that depends on you're pay and i don't know if that is the same here. Sum up: I can play, I can stay up,and i can Test
Sean, NY
hey im 13 and i play games all the time and was woundering if i was to young to do this
hey im 14 and i was woundering if i was to young
Hi dj,
Yes, you are a bit young because the competition is stiff so the older guys get them first.
Hello Daniel,
Wait a few more years and then try.
hi im 13 and i can play what ever i want and but i like to ply xbox 360 the most and i play ever day and my parents have to yell at me to get me off
I only ps3,dsi,xbox 360,wii
I was able to land a game tester job making $12 per hour my first 3 months and then my pay when up to $15 per hour because I was able to provide them with quality work thanks to what these membership sites online teach you.
I tried the old school way of getting a video game tester position with one of the local game developers in my area but I never got called in for an interview.
These online game tester websites are worth the information they provide, and I think it's funny how everyone still talks about these places like their scams.
The top rated one has been online for 5 years helping gamers out everyday. So hope that helps if you had any doubts.
outstanding article thanks for the trick
Hello, i am 14 years old and i have been trying to find ways to make money by playing video game for a while now. I found that it is not easy and that it is a lot of work. I also found out that i am pretty young. In the future i would like to design and develop games. I really don't care anymore if i get paid right now or not i just want to start doing something. So i was just wondering if you have any ideas for me.
Hello Derrick,
I will say that you are making the right decision and moving in the right direction now.
Learning about game development if you cant find a video game testing job is wise.
You can start to do that now, and if you get a job soon, you'll have gained some knowledge and be ahead of your peers in the video game testing industry.
Game designers and developers earn more money than video game testers anyway, so its a great career.
So go for it Derrick.
Hope this helps. Best of luck.
Thanks for the info!
Hi im 12 turning 13 in July. I can play all types of games and dont really get the article above. Could someone give me a link or some help.
Anyone below the age of 16 is too young to get a job period by U.S. law.
Hoo do I contact for the job of testing some games
cool
hey im ten but i want a game testing job. help
I'm 14. I have a PS3 and Xbox. So I'm able to test on both. I probably only play RPGs, shooting, adventure, and sports games. I wanted to know where to go to apply for this job. And I was wondering about the pay. Since during the summer, I log about 10 to 15 hours of gaming.
hi viryabo remeber me yes i forgot this page so i,m back
yes i am 12 and i have a wii only but i cant find any websites alowing me to do it free so please help
my email is walkeralley@gmail.com
hey i am 10 years of age and my name is allen.i know i am to young for the job but i love videogames with all my heart.please let me know if i got the job or not.thanks
im 11 years old and i play all video game titles E,E10,T,M AND I PLAY IN tournaments and i uasally place in the top three and i really want a testing job but i cant find any help please?
Hey I'm 13 and I'd like to become a game tester, I will play most games at least teen and up, and some exceptions, I have a Xbox 360 and a DSI at worst, and if worst comes to worst, I'll play on my LapTop, though it is slow, anyways, please message me if there could be any possible openings for me! thanks!
Hey im 10 and was wondering if there was any openings in a game testing job that I could particapait in. I play on xbox360 and on a gaming laptop that isnt slow.
Hey, im 13 almost 14, and im very interested in becoming a game tester. I have and xbox 360, ds, play station, wii, and a laptop, but i cant seem to find any pages. I was wondering if you could lend me a hand, i'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
hi my name is Nicholas Ruiz I am 13 years old and I been looking for game testers for kids all of the other websites i looked at and they said age over 18 so yea and I play any system and I would really appreciate it. THANKS!
HEY im 11 years old and i cant find the link to get a game-testing job
Hi I'm 15 I wanted to know how i could become a video game tester for wii or Xbox games or both I'm almost a sophomore in high school?
I want to become and game tester for pc can you help me
hi im 14 turning 15 in september and my mom i should try game testing and i just want to know how to get into game testing. thanks
IF YOUR UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YOU CAN NOT GET A JOB.
hi
i am 14 and 7 months.. i have been searching alot of websites and all of them are asking for me to buy a package to start working... i am wondering if theres any chance that i will be able to get a game testing or a game review job with out buying any memberships..
how to be in a game tournaments HELP ME OUT!
Hello, I am 17 years old and iv been playing games since i was 8 i have alot of expirence with war, RPG, action, and aventure games.i do not knoe where i can fill out and application so please can you help my email is seth123666@yahoo.com
Hi ime a 12 year old video game geek and i would like to get a video tester game job for pay or free i rely dont care. i would love it if i had a chance to fufil my side life dream. i have a ds, dsi,2 xbox 360s one ps3 about to get another a psp a gameboy advance a ps2 and a nintendo wii you see ime very experienced so i would be great with any job at any time please help me i would love it if u would help me and push me to my limits and keep me on my career road
Hello i am 14 years old and i want to be a game tester i have an Xbox 360 I love playing games offline and online and I also play all kinds of games such as RPG games like elder scrolls Skyrim, shooting games like call of duty, fighting games such as mortal Kombat and I play a lot more games. so how do you think ill be able to get the job.
Hey im john and im 15 and i sont have a computer but i have lots of free time and a love for gaming i wanted to go to college to be a game developer and was just wanting some cash and reference also i am taking a computer class so i can type about 40 wpm just email me: icecbejohn@yahoo.com idc about posting my email ill block who ever emails me i sont want to
Hi i am 17 years old and i play videogames a lot. I have an xbox 360 and i would absolutely love to play video games for money because my family is struggling with money at the moment and my wish list for christmas isnt big at all. I just want a job so that i can make some money and buy some things and help out my family. Thanks for everything!
hello im 12 years old and i am really interested my mum and dad are as well please get back to me i am thankful for the maker that made this page could someone send me a link please.
Hi my name is jaron im 15 looking for a gaming summer job. I know lots about games and consoles. I've been playing games since i was 2 years old and i love it i could play day and night. Is there anywhere i can get hired for this job. I stay in austin texas
Hi I am only 10 years old but I been really wanting to play games and get payed for it at the same time. Now these days there is not much to do so i just play Video games all day. I now I'am TOO young but I still really want to get the job I really have a thing for game just like every other kid out there but it would mean lot if I could do this. I would be open to use any Console for use but I am BEST with the (Xbox 360) so I hope I could get a job in this.
hi, im 13 and want to test video games, i have played on every system there is is and im am a pretty sharp gamer. i have been gaming since 4
I am 12 almost 13 and I want this job I have a wii, iPod, and a computer. Please email me some info to get started.
Abach99@hotmail.com
Hello, my name is Alan. I'm almost 16 and am looking for a job beta testing video games. I have most game systems available and was wondering if anybody could refer me to a site on which I could file an application.
Hi i'm 20 years old and i only like to play games on ps3 (spend about 3 to 5 hours daily) , so if you have anything that i could get to work on let me know on my following id.
sobanullahkhan@gmail.com
hi i was wondering how much money does the averg kid make i love games the money would just be a bonus so how much dow
hallow im 10 years old and im realy interestedand so are my mum and dad are as well i am very thankful for the maker that made this page could someonesend me a link please.
How can I play for money m
I'm the best
I would like to let people know that I've gotten a testing job with 5*h*ce**. and that many companies are now hiring persons over the age of 18. I believe capcom is one of the more notable companies.
In another note, in the united states, it is very much possible that a youth under the age of 16 can get a simple job with their parent's consent. I know this as i an only 16 an have had a job since I was 14.
By the way video game testing jobs require A strong vocabulary and correct use of grammar. That is why most younger people like myself would not get hired.
how can i get a job as a video game tester im 14
dont waste ure time here its been 2 months and i havent gotten any reply
Hi im andy im 18 yrs old and i would like to no more on how to become a video game tester so if you can please email me at andy_cervantes1993@yahoo.com
how old do you have to be? cuz im 11!
mostly because i want to by my self an ipod
and do you have to leave your home? cuz im still trying to convince my dad about this.
oh and 300$!!!! REALLY!!!!!tell me the TRUTH!
Hello ally, You are too young for now at 11. The game testing industry prefers older teens.
Wait a few years and probably read books on how to become a game tester. By the time you are old enough, youll know more about it than your peers.
Best of luck Ally.
Hello Andy, thanks for dropping by. I will give you where you can find further info on what you can do and what to expect.
Please expect to hear from me through your email.
Cheers
Alan hi.
Im glad you got a game testing job. Wow! such luck.
As you rightly said, some game testing companies are somewhat picky and require that you write well and have great vocabulary.
Thank you for your input.
Best of luck.
Hello Tayla.
As i told Ally, for now, you are pretty young, but if you start reading up about game testing, you will be ready in a few years and will find it slightly easier to find a job with a game industry.
Competition is quite fierce because video game testing pays well, and the younger you are, the more difficult it may be to get a job fast.
But never give up. Read more on the topic and familiarise yourself with it. You may be able to get a job as a beta tester sooner than you expect.
Goodluck.
Soban thanks for stopping by. Will get in touch with you.
Cheers.
Hello CJ.
Im so sorry for not giving you feedback on game tester job opportunities sooner than now.
CJ, you are a bit too young now, to be a game tester, but if you wish, you can send me a PM and i can show you the path to take to prepare you for a game testing career.
Cheers.
Hi!
My name is Joachim, and im 14 years old, and pretty good to English.
I can a bit of Game Development and have been "gaming" since i began in school (6 years old).
Do you think its possible for me to get a job? :S
Hi Joachim, as i told some above, you are still too young. I advise that you learn up or read about game testing while you wait to grow a bit older, so by the time you apply, you will be knowledgeable about video game testing and have an edge over your peers.
The competition is very fierce and the older guys usually get the jobs first.
Yes, it is possible to get a job, but not now Joachim. In a few more years perhaps.
Meanwhile i wish you the best of luck.
Hi I am Aaron and I am 9 and I was wandering if I was old enough to apply if not I really really wanted to challanage me
never mind i do not want this
Hi im jermaine im 15 i have always been good at video games.id like to know more on how to become a video game tester. if possible could you please pm me
Thanks for your answer! How do i contact them? Shall i just write an email or something like that? :)
Joachim, send me your email ad i will get back to you.
Sent you an email by going to your profile and click contact..
//Joachim :)
Okay.
so wheres the option to apply im 12
so wheres the option to apply im 12
hi im sixteen and i was wondering how exactly i could find a route into the gaming world because right now i think that gaming is one of my hobbies and something i would like to continue with. im having troublew finding jobs for testers in general. any ideads?
Hi Leo,
You are a bit too young now Leo. Please wait a few more years, but meanwhile read and learn more about game testing. By the time you are old enough, you will find it easier to get a beta testing job.
Competition is fierce, and the older guys tend to get the jobs first.
Goodluck.
Hello Jonah,
Its a great thing to make a career out of what one loves doing, and im sure you will go places with that mindset.
Send me a PM and i can help with a deeper insight into how you may approach beta testing.
Meanwhile, reading and learning about what video testing entails will help give you an edge when you finally apply for that job.
Thanks for visiting.
Hey im 13 and wondering if i would be allowed to test 18 rated games if your parents give you permission
Hello Callum,
The chances of getting game tester jobs is really remote when you are 13.
The older guys do get the jobs first, plus its good to be 18 before you can get the job. In rare cases does anyone under sixteen get one, and its good to learn a bit about video beta testing while waiting to grow a bit older.
I wish you all the best Callum.
Im 15 and very serious about becoming a video game tester. I love video games and have played them all my life. I am a very observent person and have actually found many bugs and glitches on games i have played! And i want to help make them better and more improved since its what i love doing. I know im young but im very very serious about this :] any help or advice to becoming a video game tester from home you can give me anyone? Thanks!
How do I get this job
hi I am really interested but where is the application page?
I'm really interested too. I'm 14 and have a PC, Xbox and PS3. How do I sign up? :D
Too some young children out there its not that easy! You dont just Play The Game, you do Much More Than That, so take it seriously or keep dreaming! Yepe
Hey guys :)
I have been searching for a site where I can get a video game job for a few hours now. I am turning 16 years old in this summer, and I have told my parents about this site and am allowed from my parents to try this possibility and play violent games.
I am playing about 3-5 hours daily, and I am never getting tired, but i know when i have to stop for the day, hehe.
I am playing on a ps3, but I am gonna buy a brand new gaming computer soon when im getting enough money.
If there is any possibility for me to get a job with game testing, please contact me at this email.
William_smedsvig@hotmail.com
- William
send a adress and number
hey, im 14 on the verge of being 15 and i extremly want a game testing job. ive been sending emails out to gaming sites and all i get back are links that give me no info or answers and no contact numbers. id realy appreciate it if i could get some help out with trying to get a job or contact anything realy that would help would be most appreciated thanks (email is jourdan.turner@gmail.com)
hey i am 14 and love all types of games and i really want a video game testing job i think it would be very cool and fun. so do you know how or were i can get one thanks so much if you can help me out my email is (brittanianstett@yahoo.com thanks
Hello Brittani, you are still too young at 14 and the likelihood of getting a video game testing job at a young age is slim. 18years and above have better chances.
Learn about game testing, game design while you wait to grow a bit older.
Thank you for this informative site, i am a frustrated mother of an 8 year old. My son is only allowed to play video games during the weekend and on a non busy day he can play for 3-5 hours. In two 3 hour sessions he can clear a game. Is this Normal? I know every parent thinks thier child is special, I am a realistic person, although he is adorable, I just don't know enough about games. We have x-box, PS3, WIi, DSI and PS2. I am sure I make most parents cringe but we let him play Call of Duty, Red Dead redemption, Modern Warfare, James Bond eagle eye, halo, Simpsons and ect. No matter the level he's done it just 2 days! He's been doing it since he was 4, so we have became pros a game renting since the challenge is a breeze. I don't think a game tester is place for an 8 year old, I just don't know if we should be trying improve a skill I find a tad annoying but something he is good at and enjoys doing. I am not game savvy, so clearly he doesn't get it from me, I just don't know how to challenge him or direct him for a possible gaming future!
Wow! He must be a brilliant young chap. His talent in game playing and his passion for it can be channelled positively in my honest opinion. It must not go to waste unless he begins to loose interest in the near future.
You are right about game testing, plus he should go a step further than that. He needs something challenging that he can possibly become a genius in.
Im thinking about game design and development. Ask him if he will love to design a game, just as someone designed the ones he loves. I bet he will love to.
Start him off by letting him read or research (with him) about the simple basics of game design. There are books that will help guide him along. Then further down the road buy him an easy to use game design software. He can play and learn etc....
In another 8 or 9 years he can apply for game testing jobs, just to learn more about the intricacies of game development, plus earn some extra money in the process.
If the "fire" of his passion still glows, he can go on to college and obtain a degree in game art/design/development.
The sky is the limit.
You are handling the issue beautifully and that's what he needs. Guiding him along and helping him nurture his passion into a highly lucrative new age career is really great.
Hope this helps.
I think you have a future genius game developer and designer in your hands right now. You are blessed.
Best of luck Staci, and thanks for visiting.
GodBless
Hi I am a 11 yr old and I like the following games for the xbox 360:
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim
Elder scrolls IV Oblivion
Dragon Age 1+2+awakening
COD: MW3
Games I like for pc
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim
World Of Warcraft
AQ worlds
MechQuest
Epic Battles
That is awesome Connor. Sounds like you absolutely love games.
hi im 15 years old and i'm interested in video game testing. i heard on a website that you can be 15 years and older to do this. is this true ?
hi i am a 21 yr old young man who loves to play games,,,i have done graduation in electrical engg,, and now i am employed in a company as an engineer,,,when i came back off from duty then i just like to spend all the remaining time in playing video games,,,i mainly play on my xbox 360 and on ps3 too,,,from my point of view i think that i am a very good player,,,playing games when i was only 8,,,well i heard about the game testing in a site,,which says that u are get to paid only by testing games which are yet to strike the market,,,i thought earlier that they were spams but after a quite research things changed for me,,,so now i want to become a game tester if i can get the oppurtunity,,,,i am a good gamer and only satisfied when i completes every game to its 100%,,,i have played many times of games like arcade,,shooting like call of duty 1,2,3 mw-1,mw-2,black ops,mw-3(new one) to role playing games like assassin's creed every part to 100% syncronisation,have all the save data for the proof to,,,and specially like strategic games like king's bounty,age of empires etc,,,so i want to know that with my capabilities and a will to play can i become a game tester??
Hello Corey, Yes, it has happened, but its not common to find guys under 18 getting game testing jobs.
Those who do have a little more to offer than their passion. My article on "5 ways to find game testing jobs" might help. It tells of things you can get involved with to get into the world of game testers. If you consider some of those ideas, you may have a better advantage to get a job even if you are under 18.
Hope this helps. best of luck.
ok thans for that viryabo
Hi Roger. I must admit that you are a good candidate for game testing, seeing that you are a skilled and passionate game player. Have you ever considered game design and development too? Its worth giving a thought.
Best of luck Roger
IM 15 and i want to be a game tester, do i have a chance
I'm 14 and I love video games. All my friends say I'm extremely good at video games, and I really want to get one of these jobs.
I'm 19 year old female and love to play video games. I've been playing for about... maybe 10 years? I don't really remember... but I've been thinking of getting a job as a beta tester, but with no luck... I used to have the ps2 and wii, but we had to get rid of them and I currently have the 3ds and still play it... too much I might add. Do I have any chance at all on becoming one?
With determination and true passion, yes Quickshot, you may have a chance.
You can achieve whatever you wish to, including becoming a game tester, if you are focused and determined.
best of luck.
Hi
i am eleven years old and i have been playing video games for about 4 years now i love playing video games its my true passion i think i would be great for a job of this and i have been looking around for a while but i cant find any good ways/website that i can apply on please reply back with a couple of website i could use or email adresses to send email to thanks
Hi,
You are too young to get a good chance of being a game tester now Murphy, but you can in the future, when you are about 18.
You will get much better chances then.
It is good for you to continue with your passion, read about it and learn more about what it involves. By the time you are ready to apply for jobs, you may be one of those who will have an edge over others.
Best of luck Murphy.
cool
i am
Hi,
Im a 13 year old lad who loves to play on xbox mainly but i also like to play on playstations and other game consoles. I have nearly every game that is an 18 or a 15 including call of duty:modern warfare,call of duty:world at war, call of duty:modern warfare 2, call of duty:black ops, call of duty:modern warfare 3 and battlefield 3 and others. Wel really i know im a bit young probably to work but i used to work for game as a game tester and they had to fire me cos they got sumone older to test the games. but just lookin for a new job so if u want to message me my email address is alexcrawf10@hotmail.co.uk
thanks
hey im 12 and i love playing games.i have a 3ds and a playstation 3 and im pretty good at computers.i know im a bit young but i have some advantages.when ever
Man, if the guy in the video talked any slower, he'd go in REVERSE! LOL....I fell asleep 15 seconds in
im thinking of trying a game testing job im perfect for this job
:)
Hello Maddys and Andres, like i have mentioned to some others who would love to get game testing jobs, you stand a great chance if you are 18 or older, and that is even if you love playing games.
Read up about game design/game development/etc while waiting to get older, and learn as you go along.
Best of luck guys.
Hi Max.
As i mentioned to great game players who are underage, its not very likely to get game testing jobs.
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jdan 2 years ago
hey im 13 and ive been doing serious research on getting one of these video game testing jobs but i havent found an oppurtunity so i was wondering how yall got those jobs