Archive for the 'Becoming a Video Game Tester' Category

What Is Game Testing Really All About?

Friday, January 4th, 2008

I get a lot of comments like “is this legit?”, “is this real?”, “is it fun?”.  So my purpose today is to answer all of those questions and many more you might have about game testing.

Buy Crackdown, Get a Spot to Beta Test Halo 3

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

I know I am probably late on reporting this but since Crackdown was only just released 2 days ago, it’s never too late.

5 Steps to Becoming A Game Tester

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

It’s everyones most frequently asked question.  How do I become a game tester?  Well there are 5 very basic points required before you can get started.

Wii Review

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

So I was talking to a fellow gamer and was so excited about being able to download the old Legend of Zelda and Mario Brothers games that she used to play back in the day, just one of the cool features of the new Wii.  I’m hearing a ton of awesome reviews for the new Nintendo system.

Breaking Into the Game Business

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Some may say that testing games for a living is “too good to be true”.  Well I’m here to tell you it is true.  There are tons of gamers out there who test video games every day.

Computer Games Created by Students

Friday, December 8th, 2006

I am not personally into computer games, I prefer video games myself.  But there are a ton of my members out there who are into computer games.  So this article is for you guys.

World Series of Video Games Set to Air

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

I just read an article about the World Series of Video Games being broadcasted on TV.  Intel (the company that presents the series) announced yesterday that they signed deals with network, cable & satellite television.  This includes CBS among others.  To view the entire article click here

Court Rules… “Video Games Do Not Encourage Violence”

Monday, December 4th, 2006

I recently posted an article on how unfair I thought it was that everyone blames the violence in today’s world on video games.  Well finally the US Courts agree that video games are not to blame.

Video Games and Violence

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

So exactly whose fault is it if a kid plays a horrifically violent video game?  Most “watchdog” groups like to blame the gaming companies who distribute the games along with the stores that sell them.

Where to Get the PS3

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

So rumor has it that most stores will not get another shipment of PS3’s until next year.