Yes, You Can Play Video Games For Money – Earn Up To $120 An Hour Trying Video Games
You are about to learn how you can play video games for money as a video game tester.
The upper limit of earnings right now is about $120 an hour, and you can get there…eventually. Since you are just starting out, you will only earn about $15 per hour. That’s okay, it’s still a great place to start.
Now how the hell can I play video games for money? Who is going to pay me?
The gaming industry is huge, it’s up to $50 billion. Releasing a game full of bugs is going to be devastating for the company. It will cost them millions of dollars to get the game back, fix it, and repair it. Paying you a few thousand dollars to test their games is pennies compared to the price they will pay to ship a faulty game.
But why don’t programmers find all the bugs?
Programmers are paid ~$50 per hour to program the game. They don’t have time to play the game. Not to mention, there is so much variation in the game that it takes a lot of people to try it out. Outsourcing the help of video game testers is the most cost effective means of testing the game.
This sounds too good to be true, what are some of the drawbacks of becoming a video game tester?
Well, for beginners, you may end up working long hours and your thumbs may hurt a lot. Also, you are playing games that are not complete yet and that can be very frustrating. And worst of all, you’ll have to replay many of the same levels over and over again. Sometimes it can be a tedious job, but if you’re willing to accept the good and the bad, read on to find out where to find these jobs and how to apply.
For the record, being a video game tester is great once you get involved. You can play video games for money right from your room. The game will be mailed to you and you can work from home and generally work whatever hours you want. It really does have some nice advantages.
Where can I find video game tester jobs?
Make a list of game developer websites (such as SEGA, Microsoft, EA, etc.). Bookmark your websites and check them every few days. Keep an eye out for a job posting and apply for the first one you come across. Keep it up for a few weeks and you should find something soon enough.
How do I sign up?
Submit your resume with an emphasis on: good communication skills, great attention to detail, and patience. They want to know that you can play their game for hours and find bugs. You are going to play video games for money, but your role is that of a TESTER, not a PLAYER. Remember that.
How can I make my app stand out?
Offer to work their first job for free. Call the person in charge of hiring game testers and tell them you’re so excited about being a game tester that you’ll be working for free. This will get your foot in the door when you are inexperienced. You can then use this as a reference for your next job.
You could also write a letter with a plastic bug and say “don’t let your game ship with bugs, call me…” That would leave a positive impression and sell your main point: you find bugs!
Now you know that it is possible to play video games for money and why it is a serious business. You know where to start looking, what to focus on in your application, and how to improve your chances of getting hired.
Come out and play!