How to become a Games Tester

How to become a Games Tester Are you most comfortable with a controller in your hands? You should be a Games Tester…A Game Tester’s job is to test the latest games for bugs and glitches before they’re released. This involves repeating the same level for hours or even days at a time, playing out every possible scenario and ensuring that all eventualities have been experienced before the game goes live.Typical duties for a Games Tester include:Playing a game, or single level of a game, performing hundreds of different scenarios to test for any bugs or glitchesInvestigating any bugs which have previously been reportedWriting up specific details on each bug, so they can be looked at in greater detailChecking all in-game copy for spelling, grammar or formatting mistakesProviding any feedback or suggestions for improvement to the relevant departmentsIs it right for me?Aside from natural gaming ability (definitely a thing) and a passion for every platform, you will need patience and excellent problem-solving skil ls to become a Games Tester.The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines is also a necessity, especially when testing games prior to a big release.Other key skills include:Excellent attention to detailA methodical approach to your workThe ability to work well individually, and maintain focusA good knowledge of the latest developments and gaming newsThe ability to complete all levels of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is not essential, but would be incredibly impressiveCareer Progression? Games TesterUp to 20,000 Lead TesterUp to 30,000 Game DeveloperUp to 35,000What's it really like? I've been playing computer games pretty much my whole life (thanks Sega Mega Drive), but never thought I could turn it into a career. Being a Games Tester is great. The hours are long and the job can be repetitive at times, but I actually get paid to play games and tell developers how to make them better. For me, that’s as good as it gets. Get qualifiedIt is not a necessary requirement to h ave a degree to become a Games Tester. However, qualifications specific to the industry would be an advantage when applying for roles.