I think it is every gamers dream to one day earn cash from their hobby somehow, and there is multiple ways to approach this within the video game industry.
I would like to focus on one method in particular in this article, and that is testing video games for a living.
Getting a video game testing job can be very difficult, however, if you do not know what steps you need to take to secure the job.
I would like to start out by saying that casual gamers need not apply and should stop reading now, as you will likely burn yourself out as a game tester.
Your job will be meticulous scanning of a game for bugs or features that are just plain boring, and it is likely you could be doing this for normal job hours a day.
For some people, this couldn't possibly be a better deal! The ability to profit for something they would have likely been doing any ways - gaming.
If you are one of these people and you are still with me, I'd like to share the secret with you for getting your foot in the door of this fast growing industry.
The first thing people think of when it comes to any video game related job is that they will need some sort of degree to guarantee a job.
I would like to counter this by saying that it will definitely not guarantee anything, although it will help for sure.
In other words, you do not need a degree to get a job as a video game tester! If you do not have a degree however, you could find yourself struggling to get a job if it weren't for one very simple thing; contacts.
This is where I, as a gamer, come in for you.
I know of an opportunity that you can take advantage of, someone who will act as the middle man for you essentially and has many contacts within the industry with all kinds of developers, from all genres.
The video game industry is growing exponentially right now as you read this, and this massive growth cycle is expected to last for a couple of years.
What this means for you is that many new jobs are opening up as we speak, and you can expect the pay to increase as well as the industry continues to expand.
I suggest you do yourself a favor and check out Gaming Tester for the opportunity of your life, and get your foot into the door of the video game industry while its hot!