Video game testers wanted!

Game developers spend millions of dollars making a game, and the cost of a recall after launch can cost millions more. Video game testers are the vital link between programmers and the buyers. Nowadays, more than ever before, you can earn a lot of money (up to $120 an hour right now) as a video game tester for game developers.

Let's dispel the myths right now before we go any further.

Myth 1: It's too good to be true!

This is NOT too good to be true. There are many people making a comfortable living doing this, and you can too (regardless of your experience or background) but you need to go about this in a professional manner (visit www.GamersTestingGround.com for more information on where and how to get jobs in the video game fields).

Myth 2: You can make a ton of money with online gaming!

This is true...if you are playing poker (or some other casino game)! Any videogame site that tells you that you can make money online is likely a scam. If they swear you can make money playing videogames (not card games) they are likely going to show you the "trick" of entering tournaments and winning prizes. This is not a stable or reliable way to make money as professional video game tester. Avoid these sites like the plague.

Myth 3: You can't keep the games anyway!

You can keep the games you are sent, and you can even keep the systems if they send it to you! It's all part of the job!

Myth 4: It can happen overnight!

Let's be real. If you want to make it as a professional video game tester, give yourself the time and energy to become one. Don't go after it meekly for a week, and expect to land 3 jobs paying you $100 and hour to sit on your ass. It can happen, JUST NOT THAT FAST. You also need to know what you are doing, where to look, and how to establish credibility. Visit www.GamersTestingGround.com for more information on finding and applying for video game testing jobs.

As I mentioned, it is much cheaper for a game developer to spend a few thousand dollars on game testers than spend millions recalling a faulty game after launch. As a game tester, you ensure that games are: -bug free -user friendly -free of spelling errors -comply with ESRB standards -enjoyable ...to name a few. These are the basics of what you are reporting on.

Testing video games is a dream job, but it is a JOB and YOU DO GET PAID. You can do this part time or full time but again, if you are going to pursue this, then do it full force and don't quit so soon. Look for jobs, keep applying and get your name out there.

I hope this has opened your eyes on video game testing, the importance of it, how you can become one, and a means for you to begin to explore this field. For more information and helping finding your first video game testing job, visit www.GamersTestingGround.com.

Happy Gamming

Anthony Afterlite has been an avid gamer since the Atari days and is currently into first person shooters.

P.S. Visit www.GamersTestingGround.com now while its still fresh in your mind. Becoming a video game tester won't happen overnight, but you should get started today. You can make it happen, START NOW! Best of luck!