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Jonathan Valentine asked:


Gamer Testing Ground is a website which offers valuable information and resource for people who want to become a video game tester. The website is neither a gaming company nor employment agency. The website contains a list of more than 50 gaming companies based in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. This article focuses on what Gamer Testing Ground offers and why you should become a video game tester.

Many gaming companies are earning a fortune from selling their own video games. A defection of a game can cause a company to lose million of dollars so they are willing to spend money to hire video game tester to ensure the quality before the game is release for sale. Gaming companies hire a numbers of game tester every month to test play their game in order to reduce the refund rate. So the video game testing job is the best opportunity for people who enjoy playing video game to earn extra money.

Becoming a video game tester is not as difficult as you might think. Every gaming company has different criteria in employing a game tester, some prefer someone with programming and game developing skills but other companies do not require that. It is not necessary to know any programming or gaming skill in order to get the job. Video game testing job is available for everyone, especially for people who love to play video game. Whether a gaming company want to hire you is totally depend on your resume, if you can write a good profile, regardless of your education background, and a good reason to become a video game tester you would have a higher chance to be employed.

Gamer Testing Ground offers the application process and teaches you how to write a good resume in order to attract the human resource of gaming companies. The website updated with companies that are looking for video game tester regularly and technique from people who have successfully employed. The pay rate is usually range from $9 to $25 per hour, a new starter will get a lowest rate and as for people with experience will get the highest rate. There is no uniform rate and is totally depend on how much the company is agreeing to pay. The video game industry is blooming regardless of the current financial crisis, people are still paying for video games. The best thing is video games are releasing every month so there will be plenty of jobs waiting for you.

Let me show you how to successfully become a game tester.

 



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Mark Hirst asked:


You could actually buy both products.   Mobile phones have this amazing promo which enables you to have both products by availing of their phone plans.  You can subscribe to their mobile phone and with only paying the monthly dues you can actually have a free PS3 without ever paying additional payments.   All that is required of you is to subscribe.  Now that is an amazing offer.  The offer enables you to benefit the use of your mobile phone and have a little gift in return because you avail of their services.  The gift is a game console and it is not just an ordinary game gadget because it is top of the line.  Now, customers have something to be interested in.  It is not your usual promotional activity that you see in televisions and billboards.  Phone companies offer this amazing product.  All they need is your subscription and that is it. 

                Introducing a very popular game console is a good strategy when you wan customers to experience something new.  I myself am excited and surprised with the amazing development that is happening in mobile phone nowadays.  They continuously give us something new and amazing free products.  This time they really made something spectacular.  They could only do this with a good feasibility study and a marketing plan.  They knew the game console is very popular these days.  Knowing that it is made them realize to offer it as a free product.  It would make their mobile phone popular because their endorser is popular itself.



Harry

Lance Hemenway asked:


In the new millennium, with the proliferation of the Internet, online gaming has rapidly grown in popularity around the world. Children and adults alike spend an ever-growing amount of time on their computers playing games, seeking recreation and relaxation. Jenkat Games is one of many companies that create these games and have been enjoying phenomenal success as a result of this trend.

As we embark on 2008, a new trend is taking shape in the online gaming world. Online games are crossing over to video game consoles. Gaming consoles such as the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 are offering new features that allow their users to download games that were previously “online only”. This trend is on its tipping point and we are soon going to see a phenomenal growth in the console gaming field as a result. Arcade games have gone from being available only at local malls, to the computer and now finally to the home console.

Playstation 3 offers this online service for free, while Xbox 360 charges a fee of $50 annually. This allows their users to download content online for their consoles. Playstation’s offer may only be an introductory offer and once this trend is established, I expect them to monetize on this as well by charging some sort of subscription based fee. What’s go great about this is that, the once expensive gaming console games are now almost available for free. Whenever users want a change, all they do is surf the Internet, download new games and plug it into their consoles. They are now watching enhanced graphics on a big-screen plasma of LCD TV and trust me, the experience is way better than online. I foresee a lot of couch-potato behavior happening as a result of this trend!

Experts in the industry opine that enhanced graphic capabilities of online games have really leveled the field between console games and online games. Only a few years ago, there was a very significant difference in the visual experience between online and console games. Broadband proliferation and bandwidth availability was not strong enough to let online gamers get crazy with heavy graphics. Not anymore. The growing Internet usage and ever-increasing speeds have made online games just as good as console games, which is certainly the underlying cause for this trend.

This trend appears to be here to stay. Leading game creators such as JenkatGames.com and BigFishGames.com are releasing newer fun-filled games on a regular basis and the demand still keeps going up. It will not be long before all of your favorite console games will be ported over online and directly available for download to your console. With all of the gaming machines now online, and that too at high speeds, if you think online gaming was child’s play, well, think again!



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Ricky Lim asked:


On 11th of November 2006, Sony hit the US markets with the Playstation 3 console. The madness started! The products were sold like hot cakes and the gamers were clearing the shelves day after day. It lasted for 2 whole years and the black market was filled with dealers selling the product for very high prices.

Now, the Playstation 3 can be bought only from online auction sites, independent sellers or online classifieds sites. If you’re planning to buy a cheap PS3, you’ll have to do some hard digging and that’s why it would be best if you save your time and efforts and purchase it legally.

Back then in November 2006 pre-ordering was the best way to go for buying a PS3. Once the order was ready, you were asked to pay a deposit or an upfront payment so that you’ll have your console reserved.

Even so, some people were left out from the pre-registration list or they didn’t have enough money to pre-pay or pre-order the PS3. That’s why they used other ways to get their hands on the product.

On November 11 fans worldwide spent their night in front of electronic stores or on the internet trying to buy the PS3 the minute it was available. Many people kept it for their personal use but others decided to increase their income and listed the console on amazon.com or on eBay.

Today, you can find a cheap Playstation 3 from independent sellers. For example you can try Craigslist. There you’ll find many people that try to sell their sets for various reasons. Time has passed and the console is still in the gamer’s top of references.

For many people the bidding on EBay and Amazon.com can be quite fun and challenging. If you’ve never done that before now will be the perfect time to start. Sometimes, finding a trust-worthy seller can be very difficult but the sites offer a wide list of re-sale stores and independent sellers for you to pick from.

When bidding you’ll have to be very careful and place a price according to your budget. Overbidding just for the sake of it, it’s not fun and you might get in trouble if you do that.

In conclusion, if you’re planning to buy a cheap Playstation 3 console, you can get it from an independent seller and save yourself some money.



Dong

Gaming is a part of modern life. Research shows that children young and old game for between 13 and 30 hours a week. It is near to impossible to keep children away from computer or video gaming.

When you cannot beat the system it is best to join it in a “safe” way. Parents can educate themselves on the varied aspects of video gaming by reading articles and tips on the World Wide Web. They can with knowledge make every effort to ensure that their kids receive a rounded upbringing.

Here are a few guidelines to help:

1. Always befriend your children and know the games they play. Study guidelines given by the Entertainment Software Board and lead the recommendations and appropriate guidelines given on the content label of games.

2. Store www.ESRB.com in your computer as a favorite and keep abreat of game reviews and ratings.

3. Network with other parents as well as school and Y teachers. Share information and observations on kids and gaming.

4. Have an open relationship with the child or children and promote a friendship and comfort level so that the child shares its experiences and fears.

5. Be an observant parent and note any behavioral changes shown by the child.

6. Be an informed and cautious buyer and question claims made by gaming companies. Feel free to voice your opinion if you feel any game has objectionable content.

7. Give your child a rounded upbringing and introduce many activities you can enjoy together like sports, hikes, sailing and so on. Outdoor activities benefit children and help limit computer time.

8. Ensure that the child grows up to be confident, understanding, curious, and a happy child. Keep a watch for unwarranted secrecy, aggression, or violence.

9. Use gaming to maximize your child’s interest and choose games that need strategies and decisions. Minimize games that are violent and just involve shooting, destruction, and attacks.

10. When you refuse to buy a game, explain to the child why and make them understand why you discourage playing certain games.

Gaming can be beneficial and introduce technology, problem solving, logic and spatial as well as motor skills. Games are known to heal too! Parents need to understand the pros and cons of gaming and allow children to play games that are beneficial.

Be wise and limit time of playing video games. Encourage children to play in groups. Make time to play the games with the children. Understand the games and use the rating system as a guideline when purchasing a video game. Discourage children to borrow games from peers. If they do then encourage them to share with you what they have borrowed. Always make the effort of knowing what the children are playing with.

The gaming industry cares about Genx and so has put into place testing systems and advisory systems to protect children from the detrimental effects of gaming. Use the internet to educate yourself on video and computer gaming and learn how to protect your children.



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James Rouse asked:




It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that video games and obesity are linked. I have to admit that I am a little jealous and grateful at the same time that the technology of today was not around when I was a child. Video games can be fun and are definitely addictive. Overweight children generally live more sedentary lifestyles and are socially less active. They have more idle time and since video games can be so addictive they find themselves playing games for entertainment. The implications of this is that playing video games could cause obesity rather than obesity being a cause of playing video games.

Comparing video games and obesity to television viewing it would seem fairly obvious that television viewing is the worse of the two evils. Most traditional video games require the use of two hands to operate the game controller. One could theorize that while playing video games children are snacking less and are not exposed to advertisements promoting unhealthy foods. Of course, the downside to this theory is the “pause” button. Additionally studies have shown that heavier children spend more time in sedentary activities than thinner kids do. Children with lower body mass indexes are more likely to use computers for non-game purposes, and their video game usage varies.

Because of video games and obesity the manufacturers of electronic games have had a bad reputation over the years. But just like any good business they have come up with a solution that may very well be an answer to childhood obesity. Integrated game consoles such as Nintendo Wii have opened up a whole new perspective on physical activity. “Children burn more than four times as many calories per minute playing an active video game than playing a seated game, and their heart rate is also significantly higher with the active game”, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

The Nintendo Wii game is user friendly and entertaining for everyone including spectators. It comes with 5 sports games: bowling, golf, boxing, tennis, and baseball along with other features such as a body mass index calculator and a tracking system for up to 8 users. The game is played by using the controller in a similar fashion as you would a bowling ball or golf club. Another popular game is the XaviX gaming system. Quite similar to the Nintendo Wii system except it also sports games that involve more physical activity such as jogging by use of a gaming mat called the XaviX-J-Mat.

It is refreshing to know that video games and obesity have hope. Video games do come with a price tag but when it comes to your childs health it is worth the investment. Extertainment games could pay for themselves when you consider the savings from medical bills, emergency room visits, and other costs associated with obesity treatment. If you find yourself in a no win situation with the kids and video games this may be a positive solution for the whole family to enjoy. Dr. David Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, “the power of technological progress can be converted from foe to friend with regard to the health of children” by being tapped to provide a meaningful source of physical activity (Reinberg, HealthDay, 9/1/08; Mellecker/McManus, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, September 2008]). While these may prove to be beneficial, parents should encourage outdoor activity to further help prevent obesity.



Lawrence

PlayStation fans have no problem identifying the best PlayStation 3 games and there are plenty to be had. Among the most recent games considered the best PlayStation 3 games include Grand Theft Auto IV, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Street Fighter IV are definitely among some of the very best PlayStation 3 games presently offered.

Released in 2008, Grand Theft Auto 4 is considered one of the top PlayStation 3 games. The game is action packed like its classic precedents in GTA series. However, a superb single-player story mode and online support for up to 16 players make this the best Grand Theft Auto game ever. We’re big fans of better graphics and this game delivers extraordinary details. Plus the install cuts down on loading screens, which gives us more time to ram firetrucks into dirtbikes. Controls are much improved over previous versions. which helps increase the games intensity. GTA4 is undoubtedly a must-have for all PlayStation 3 fans.

What with the best PlayStation 3 games list be like without Metal Gear Solid 4 on the list? This classic video gaming character is brought to life in one of the best PlayStation 3 games to date. It is a mix of powerful storytelling, entertaining gameplay and jaw-dropping graphics. Unlockable rewards, plus lots of cool gadgets and weapons that you can customize to your own style of play. If you’re planning to buy a PlayStation 3, or you already have one, Metal Gear Solid 4 should be at the top of your list.

The newly released Street Fighter IV doesn’t miss a beat as famous world warriors are still capable of super-extraordinary, eye-bedazzling 3D street fighting. Release by Capcom on Feb 17, 2009, Street Fighter IV won’t disappoint loyal street fighting fans after almost 10-years-of waiting. Ryu, Ken, and a host of familiar warriors get back to doing what they do best in Street Fighter IV. Awesome single-player modes, strong online multiplayer, and stunning graphics make up for the lack of tournament mode. It is easy to see why this game is ranked among the best PlayStation 3 games to date.

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Chris Coffman asked:


Suppose you could receive today’s hottest video games free of charge? Suppose you could be paid up to $80 per hour to play those video games? This is the life of a video game tester.

Video game testers are in demand due to massive growth in the gaming industry. Individuals are receiving hundreds of dollars per assignment to simply play and share their thoughts on the latest video games to hit the market. Anyone can land a job as video game tester. The only requirement is that you own a video game system to test the games. Here is a three step system for cashing in on a job as a video game tester.

Find a Video Game Tester Job

Finding a video game tester job can be a difficult process. Unless you’re connected to someone in the video game industry, you’ll be hard pressed to locate a company to hire you has a video game tester. Your best shot at landing a game testing job is getting help from someone connected to the industry. Once you’re in, you must make sure you continue to complete each assignment given to you. If you fail to complete each job, you’ll soon lose your dream job.

Check Your Mailbox

After being hired as a video game tester, you’ll soon begin to receive assignments via mail. The package will include a video game and an assignment sheet for you to fill out and return after your job has been completed. The company will also inform you of your hourly pay. Be sure to thoroughly read the assignment sheet before playing the game. You’ll want to make sure you understand the goal of your assignment before you start. Typically, the assignment will ask you to find glitches and how the game play was for single /multiplayer gaming. Once you’ve finished playing, fill out your assignment sheet and return it to the gaming company.

Cash Your Check

Getting paid for gaming is one of the most exciting aspects of being a video game tester. After you complete each video game testing job, you’ll receive your check in the mail. Each check will arrive approximately two weeks after completing each job given to you. Plus, you’ll also be keeping the free video game you received for the job.

Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how to become a video game tester. It is an exciting job and the pay is excellent. Good luck on your quest to land your job in video game testing and don’t forget to enjoy the ride!



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Victor Epand asked:


Video game systems have been gaining popularity since the very first system was introduced decades ago and their popularity continues to grow today. Now with many of these video game systems being in their third installment, these video game systems are still continuing to gain popularity with not only children but adults as well.

These video game systems have gained growing popularity around the world with the release of each new system being introduced onto the market. These video game systems have become so popular with consumers due to all of the wonderful games that they offer with their systems, which include video games in the category of sports, action, adventure, and many more. Owning a video game system brings individuals a compelling game experience that brings video gaming to brand new levels of excitement.

The video game systems that are on the market today are known as the next generation of gaming consoles. They come with a variety of hard drive capacity, which allows the individual gamer to select the video game system that is the best for gaming needs. Some gamers may need more storage space than others, which depends on the type of video games they play to enhance their entertainment needs. The hard drive a video game system has the larger the ability to download game and to be able to play these video games with other gamers on-line as well.

The operation of these video game systems create an advantage for gamers that enables them the ability to play games on a high quality definition system that gives the gamers easy interface capabilities. Some of these video game systems are now coming equipped with the incredible Blu-ray technology that gives the video games an even high definition, which is another reason their popularity is continuing to increase world-wide.

Some of the new versions of these video game systems even enables gamers the ability to play older versions of versions of video games on these new systems. This is just another factor why these video game systems are growing in popularity with so many individuals around the world. Individuals have been known to wait in long lines for hours upon hours outside of retail stores in hopes that when their doors open they get the chance to get their hands on one of these incredible video game systems when they are first released onto the market.

With the introduction of each new installment comes new technological advancements such as memory capacity, which gives the gamer the ability to download a variety of games and play an unlimited amount of on-line games as well. When a new video game system is introduced onto the market the market becomes engulfed with the overwhelming popularity of the individuals reaching out for these new systems. The main reason is due to each video game system being manufactured is an improvement over the previous version. There are a variety of manufactures producing these amazing video game systems today with some of the most incredible accessories available as well.



Alex