Do you have what it takes to make a living out of testing videogames? Do you know what it takes to find the video game tester jobs? Do you know how to apply for them when you find them?

These are the first questions you need to answer for yourself. The first question, no matter who you are, is a resounding yes. Anyone, and I do mean ANYONE, can be a video game tester, you just need to know where look and what to do (as with most things).

Contrary to what you may think, video game tester jobs are high paying (up to $120 per hour) but if you are just getting started you can expect to make in the $10-$20/hr range. Still good considering you are playing videogames!

Now where do you find these jobs? Well, you get them from game developers (like Microsoft, Sega, 2K Sports etc). You can keep an eye on their company websites and look for openings for games. This is a slower method but it can work if you are ready. Finding video game tester jobs can take some finesse and if you want to get into this, you shouldn't do this half ass'd. Be willing to look a little and stick with it until you find a job. There are secrets and techniques to finding these jobs other than just website browsing, and you should visit www.GamersTestingGround.com for more information.

Do you have what it takes to be a video game tester? That too is a very simple yes. Game developers need game testers to save them millions of dollars in potential game recall situations. If a game comes with a glitch that makes it unplayable it will cost them a lot of money. The expense of paying some gamers to test their game is minimal to the price they pay for launching a game with a terrible bug.

The developer will need you test a number of things namely: -Functionality: testing for game stability and bugs -Compliance: does the game comply with the ESRB rating? -Compatibility (for PC games): how well various computer hardware (videocards, sound cards etc) works with the game -Localization: does the script and story flow smoothly and is it free of spelling errors? -Soaking: leave the game running in various modes (eg. Running) to test memory dumps and game stability

Once you land a job as a video game tester with a game developer, you will get the game in the mail (or possibly go work at their labs on site) and quite possibly the system too (it depends on the job). You will get to keep what you are sent. You are then required to play the game according your assignment and fill out the report. Once you are done the report and send it in you get paid.

Being a video game tester is great and if you want to get into it seriously you should visit www.GamersTestingGround.com. It is an ongoing course with up to date information on how to get video game tester jobs and it will help you land your first job over the next 6 months.

Best of luck with your gaming career Anthony Afterlite has been an avid gamer for the last 20 years, and is currently into first person shooters.

For more information on how to become a professional video game tester visit www.GamersTestingGround.com.

P.S. You should visit www.GamersTestingGround.com now while its still fresh in your mind. Get a jump start on your video gaming career today! It can't happen overnight, but it will never happen if you don't start, so start looking today! Best of luck!