How to Become a Beta Game Tester Affiliate
Beta game tester affiliates provide a valuable service to gamers everywhere. Affiliates help developers fine-tune games before national release. Searching for beta tests for upcoming games is easy. Getting the job requires preparation, determination and a little bit of luck. With the right knowledge, equipment and gaming experience, you can help make a good game great.
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Instructions
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System Requirements
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A high-speed computer or gaming system is required to become a beta tester. Buy several game systems for the opportunity to play a wider variety of games as a beta tester. Select the gaming device with the highest RAM and CD-ROM speed available for that system, because many beta game tests require a high speed for the beta game to function properly. Choose systems that offer at least P133 megahertz with 32 megabytes of RAM, random access memory and a 4X speed CD-ROM drive or better. Always check the guidelines of the site. Make sure your device has the proper speed and memory for proper game play.
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Member sites provide insider information not available to the general public. Join a gaming member online site that offers insider information about beta testing affiliate opportunities. Sign up with as many gaming member sites as possible. Enter all the regular and special member contests on the site, increasing your odds of being selected.
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Online message boards are a valuable resource for beta-testing opportunities. Sign up with a social network and search for groups that offer information about beta game testing. Navigate to message boards that cater to gamers and skim posts for any information about upcoming game testing. Talk to other gamers about their experiences with beta testing affiliations.
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Sign up for a membership with the company site of your game system. Select "opt in" when signing up so you will receive direct marketing from individual game sites announcing beta tests. Sign in to your account. Visit the product directory for information about specific games and opportunities for beta game testing. Click on the "Apply" link for a specific game. Follow the instructions and fill out all information.
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Search for contractors on your specific game system website. Provide a professional resume with your experience. Include past beta testing experience, any professional associations you belong to or certifications you have earned. Follow the links to the selected site and select employment opportunities. Choose "view current openings." Enter "Beta Game Tester" in the search box to see opportunities that are available. Select "Apply." Upload or enter your resume. Visit the site's help page if you need assistance uploading your resume.
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Sign up with career-oriented job sites and opt to be notified by email when beta-game testing positions become available. Create an account by selecting "Sign Up." Select the job alert link and fill out the form. Select Save.
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Pay for certification as a game tester. Paying for certification does not always ensure a position will be available. Be aware that selection of beta testers often requires a gamer live in a certain geographic area, be of a certain age, typically at least 18, have a certain amount of Internet usage. Other game-play factors also apply.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit your game website's Product Directory. If a listing is not available, there are no games currently available for testing. Check back at a later date.
You will only be contacted if you have been selected.
Paying to be certified as a beta game tester does not mean you will be selected.
Some beta game tests are conducted at a facility chosen by the game developers. You may have to live in a certain area or travel to participate.
In some instances, you may have to purchase a game to participate.
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