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Search toggle. Sign in. My World of Work. Sign in Register. My career options. Games tester Alternative job titles: quality assurance QA tester video games tester. Bookmark Share. Job category: Computing and ICT. Currently employed in Scotland 11, What's it like? You would: Play games in detail and in as many ways as possible Test different levels and versions of a game Check its performance against what the designer intended Compare the game against others on the market Note problems and suggest improvements Try to work out what is causing a problem Try to recreate the problem, recording the steps you took Check accessibility options required to enable people with disabilities to play the game Check for spelling mistakes and copyright issues such as logos Check the text on packaging and in instruction manuals Enter each 'bug report' into a quality management system You would have strict deadlines to meet.
Working conditions Hours. The work is office-based and you would spend most of your time at a computer. Discover my route. Top skills Here are some of the skills needed for this job. Sign in to see how your skills match up.
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And make no mistake, we This will be a home-based role covering Scotland and parts of Northern England. Set cookie preferences. There is a problem. How to become Explore the different ways to get into this role.
How to become a computer games tester You can get into this job through: a university course a college course an apprenticeship applying directly University You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in: computing games design programming Entry requirements You'll usually need: 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree More Information equivalent entry requirements student finance for fees and living costs university courses and entry requirements.
You could complete a software tester higher apprenticeship. This typically takes around 24 months to complete as a mix of learning on the job and study. You could contact games companies about part-time or short-term work experience opportunities.
Career tips Some games companies release test versions of games for the public to try. Further information You'll find more advice about working in gaming from ScreenSkills and Into Games. What it takes Skills and knowledge You'll need: maths knowledge for understanding programming to be thorough and pay attention to detail for finding faults and 'bugs' analytical thinking skills for software testing the ability to use your initiative the ability to come up with new ways of doing things excellent verbal communication skills a good memory complex problem-solving skills for fixing 'bugs' to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently.
What you'll do Day-to-day tasks In this role you could: test different levels and versions of a game find the cause of faults and recommend improvements enter each 'bug report' on a quality management system compare the game against other games on the market check for spelling mistakes in the game, manuals and packaging report copyright issues like the use of logos check a game's accessibility options work under pressure and to deadlines.
You could work in a creative studio or in an office. Career path and progression Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities. Career path and progression With experience, you could become a quality assurance manager or move into games marketing.
With further training, you could become a games designer, animator or developer.
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