How to Make Money as a Game Tester

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Game testing is highly lucrative career field. If you are a hardcore gamer and spend substantial amount of time playing and trying new games you can work as a beta tester for various game companies. You are required to provide feedback on the games, report on bugs and other issues. You can either earn per hour or earn per contract.

Where to find Game Tester Jobs

There are a lot of platforms that are specifically created for the jobs like these. Some of the popular options are utest and user testing. These platforms also offer testing jobs for softwares and digital services.

You dan also find game tester jobs on freelancing platforms like Upwork. Alternative, you can also list a gig about game testing on Fiverr.

You can also establish your own game testing company and offer services for game development companies.

Can you actually make money as a game tester?

You must be aware that making money by testing video game is a competitive field, a lot of people will be applying for the same job. So, you need to be very skilled at your job. You will first have top establish yourself as a reputable tester by getting a lot of positive feedbacks from your clients.

 

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Apply for game testing jobs at game development companies or game testing service providers.

Create a strong resume and portfolio highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Network and build relationships with people in the industry to increase chances of job offers.

Develop skills in software testing and game development to increase competitiveness in job market.

Offer freelance testing services through online platforms like Upwork.

Participate in beta testing programs for new games, and provide feedback to developers

Join online forums and discussion groups for game testers to stay up to date on industry news and job openings.

Read game testing blogs and tutorials to learn more about the trade and improve your skills.

Be detail-oriented and have a keen eye for identifying glitches and bugs in games.

Be able to communicate effectively with development teams and provide constructive feedback on game design and functionality.