| Do you think that Texas Hold'em is the only way you | | | | What if I'm just a high school graduate? |
| can get money playing games? Think again! Earning | | | | If college or tech school isn't in your future... no worries! |
| money playing video games is easier now than ever | | | | Countless people become game testers without an |
| before, thanks to the recent enormous growth | | | | advanced degree -- it's actually the more common |
| enjoyed by the video gaming industry. Game | | | | career path. Many gamers are not college graduates, |
| manufacturers need to ensure that their games have | | | | and one of the goals for game publishers is to have |
| been completely de-bugged before they hit the | | | | the games tested by the same demographic that will |
| market, so game testers are in high demand. So, how | | | | ultimately purchase and play them. People who obtain |
| do you get started testing games for a living? | | | | this type of game testing job are frequently allowed to |
| Are you interested in an advanced degree? | | | | work from home and set their own work schedule, |
| If you are planning to pursue a college degree, there | | | | provided that they can still complete their assignments |
| are a number of careers in the gaming industry that will | | | | and meet their deadlines. |
| be open to you. Graphic design, computer | | | | So, if you have a desire to work as a video game |
| programming, animation, and video production are just | | | | tester, take a look at your qualifications and long-term |
| a few of the areas of video game production that | | | | goals. If you intend to pursue a technical degree, you |
| people can enter with a two- or four-year degree. | | | | are the perfect candidate for a part-time game testing |
| And you don't have to wait until you have your diploma | | | | position, with the opportunity for quick advancement |
| in-hand to get started... Video game testing is a great | | | | upon graduation. If college isn't in your plan, you are still |
| part-time job for students, and your progress toward | | | | a desirable candidate for a job as a video game |
| your degree will make you better qualified and more | | | | tester. |
| likely to be noticed by a hiring manager. | | | | |