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Author: Master
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:42
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The Four Career Paths a Game Dev Tester Can Take



There are a number of ways that someone can start down the path toward 
becoming a game dev tester. In fact, many people are already starting 
down that path, trying to learn what they can do to become a game dev 
tester and then move on to even better careers in the industry. Here are 
four of the bigger career paths available to anyone who wants into the 
gaming industry as a game dev tester.



Programmer



Programmers will need to have degrees in computer science or mathematics 
and a profound knowledge of languages like C++, Java and XNA. However, 
for many game dev testers, just working on games will give them many of 
these skills. A little extra college and some hard work in your job can 
quickly set you up for a position much higher in the hierarchy that will 
allow you to become a programmer in a few short years.



Designer



Designers are the men and women behind the ideas that games are built 
on. They develop the systems, the story, and the basic art style before 
anyone starts creating the game. They will also consult on the game 
throughout its development cycle so that the programmers, artists, and 
writers can have a set point to refer back to.



Artist



The artists will work to illustrate and animate the imagery from the 
game with their own specific style set. Those interested in becoming 
artists will need degrees in illustration and 3d animation from an 
accredited art school, but being a game dev tester can definitely help 
in getting started in the industry.



Producer



The producers are responsible for running the whole ship, telling men 
and women in every role how to get their jobs done. For a producer, the 
main skill that needs to be displayed is a knowledge of programming and 
organization � two things a tester has in spades.



For anyone interested in the gaming industry, the four careers above are 
things that you can very much be hopefully about getting involved with 
some day. While it might seem like a stretch that a game dev tester can 
someday become a game producer, the truth is that there are always 
people out there who are working their way up the ladder � why not you too?



How long are you willing to wait around to finally get your shot at 
being a real game dev tester? Don't waste any more time. Stop wondering 
and start working toward something by visiting http://tr.im/testers1 today.

Don't miss the oppunity ... go to the website at http://tr.im/testers1 
today!!! right now... don't miss it!!!
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