Sometimes, when we have tests of new games or new episodes, we hire game testers to help us. Much like other companies do. But here, the pay’s not a whoppin’, huge pile of cash. More often, we get volunteers who would gladly help us since they are just passionate about playing.

Such is the life of a video game tester. In the US, some people have taken this as a full time career. But very few really do make a living out of it. A lot see it as a dream job. Who wouldn’t? You get PAID to PLAY.

What can be better than that?

At any rate, I found an article which tackles the truths behind this field.

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