::  Is this for real? Are there really Video Game Tester Jobs out there?

Yes. Video Game Testing jobs exist and it is entirely possible for you to become a Video Game Tester. Look at it this way... Video Games are a 50+ BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY. There are more Video Games out in the market then ever before. Now think of all the developers (roughly 200 companies ranging from Interplay to Microsoft). Think of all the platforms (XBOX, Wii, Playstation, etc.). What this means is that there are lots of companies with lots of projects being developed and they ALL need to be tested before they can be released to the public.

Most of the Game Testers are hired on a per-project basis and finding these jobs and breaking in to the industry can be difficult. Though, Armed with the right knowledge, it can be easily managed. If you are truly interested in becoming a Video Game Tester, then keep reading… Further down in this report I will point you to some resources that can use to guide you through getting started and help you reach out and find those open projects to work on.

::  What about Scams? Are There ‘Testing Job’ Scams Out There?

Again (sadly), Yes. Becoming a Video Game Tester is sort of a Dream Job. That being said, there are individuals on the internet who try to take advantage of your dream of getting paid to play video games. Although, because the demand for Game Testers (Quality Assurance Staff) is so great, It IS entirely possible to find a job as a Video Game Tester.

One way to avoid the scammers is to only look at sites that offer a money back guarantee. If someone is selling you bogus information, they will not likely offer to refund your money. Another way to avoid scammers is to look for sites that have been around a while. Established sites have more to lose from your bad feedback than those that are new.

Later in this report, I will list out some sites that are established and also offer 100% Money Back Guarantees to help ferret out the scammers.

::  What are the benefits to becoming a video game tester?

Becoming a Video Game Tester has many benefits. One major benefit is the “Enjoyment Factor”. Getting paid money to play video games is what attracts most gamers to this job field. Another major benefit to becoming a Video Game Tester is the flexibility. Many Beta Testers are College Students or weekend worriers who have limits to their time and others are full-time testers who beta test as a career choice. Some Testers find benefit in the access they have to free games, unreleased titles, and hidden secrets/cheats. Having this information gives some gamers a sense of power in knowing something that the other guy doesn’t. A final benefit, and debatably the most important, is the compensation. According to Wikipedia, most Video Game Testers start out earning about $25,000 a year on average. Those with more experience, however, are making over $70,000 a year on average.

::  How do find a job as a Video Game Tester?

As I stated earlier in this report, most Game Testers are hired on a per-project basis. You can either send out lots of resumes to Microsoft, Interplay, etc., or you can use a service that gathers the needed available project and contact information for you and then helps you get find jobs. If the latter sounds better to you, then the sites I have listed below will be very helpfull. No need to worry about finding the right system either. I have done ALL of the footwork for you. Below, I have compiled a list of sites that offer a range of products and/or services with a variety of fee structures to better suit your situation. All of the sites on my list are well established sites, cost roughly the same as a single video game and offer an unquestioning 100% Money Back Guarantee. Most importantly, all of the sites have proven track records. There is NO risk involved aside from the risk of wasting time doing something else that isn’t fun and doesn’t pay much. I urge you to click thru each of the sites below. Read what each of them has to say and then sign up with one or two of the sites that compel you the most.