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.

More after the jump…

Gunslot writes:

“Video Game Testers are a highly sought after job for many people interested in video games, computers and the internet. From first person gun shooter games to virtual reality games, game testers are a necessity. Many people see the job as getting paid for something they do for fun. While video game testing can be fun, it is a job and generally far from what people expect.”

They further enumerate the ff conclusions:

1. Game Testers Do Not Get To Play Video Games All Day.
2. Video Game Testing Can Be A Great Way To Break Into The Industry
3. Most Testers Do Not Make A Lot Of Money, However Some Do
4. Hardcore Gamers Do Not Make The Best Testers
5. Most Video Game Testers Are Very Social and Easy To Work With
6. Video Game Testing Is A Lot Of Fun

Read more about the details here:
http://www.gunslot.com/blog/video-game-testers-truth-behind-job