{"id":90781,"date":"2017-10-25T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=90781"},"modified":"2017-10-24T13:56:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T11:56:15","slug":"game-tester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/game-tester\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be A Game Tester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The generation of the twenty-first century has invested more into <strong>video games<\/strong> than any previous generation. <strong>Video games<\/strong> have become more complex, more technically sophisticated, and now more influential. The gaming industry is a market valued at nearly $100 billion globally, and Spain, according to the <strong>Spanish Association of Entertainment Software &amp; Video Game Development &amp; Production Companies<\/strong>,\u00a0is expected to hit $1.3 billion by 2019. With more <strong>jobs<\/strong> expecting to open up, it&#8217;s a great time to be an aspiring <strong>game tester<\/strong>, especially now that the gaming industry provides a quarter of the jobs in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Where to buy video games in Barcelona<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/game-tester\/#What_A_Game_Tester_Does\" title=\"What A Game Tester Does\">What A Game Tester Does<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/game-tester\/#Game_Tester_Requirements\" title=\"Game Tester Requirements\">Game Tester Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/game-tester\/#In_Barcelona\" title=\"In Barcelona\">In Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_A_Game_Tester_Does\"><\/span>What A Game Tester Does<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90784\" style=\"width: 318px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90784\" class=\" wp-image-90784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/pexels-photo-442576-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"notranslate\"><strong>Game testers<\/strong> do just that: test <strong>games.<\/strong>\u00a0More specifically, they test\u00a0<strong>video games<\/strong> produced by a particular company in order to find any errors and bugs in the game. Their findings will lead to improvements and solve any problems to make the game more suitable, likable, and more attractive to the audience. <strong>Game testers<\/strong> can give feedback on specifics in <strong>gameplay<\/strong> and all parts of game development from design to programming. There are those who are hired full-time by the big name developers, some who work part-time, and others who only have a simple one-time gig. This is a dream job for\u00a0<strong>gamers<\/strong> who love nothing more than to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Tester_Requirements\"><\/span>Game Tester Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90785\" style=\"width: 326px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90785\" class=\" wp-image-90785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/pexels-photo-228963-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"237\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"notranslate\">A <strong>game tester<\/strong> should be very active and like to take the lead, especially when he or she is independent and has been hired by a firm to help spot glitches in the <strong>game<\/strong>. Testers should like working as part of a team and should be able to communicate well with others. Of course, the<\/span><span class=\"notranslate\">\u00a0game IQ part is important because testers should know which\u00a0games are trending, which are declining, and which\u00a0game is going to be on the rise. It involves all games\u00a0from first-person shooter games to sports, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/pokemon-go-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantasy<\/a>, and small game apps. Testers usually specialize in one, but they should know a bit of everything. In terms of education, having a degree helps, but this job is more about passion. The most important factors are knowledge and experience in working with other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">games<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Barcelona\"><\/span>In Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90996\" style=\"width: 334px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90996\" class=\" wp-image-90996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/gamescom-2676958__480-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"202\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spain is a country that advocates entrepreneurship. It&#8217;s a great place for international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/production-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">companies<\/a>\u00a0and social and economic flourishing, and it&#8217;s no surprise that half of all the\u00a0<strong>jobs<\/strong> are going to Spain&#8217;s two biggest cities, Madrid and Barcelona. Recently, in\u00a0<strong>Barcelona Games World,\u00a0<\/strong>where 200,000 visitors passed through to see the newest <strong>games<\/strong>, technology, and other growing trends in the <strong>video game<\/strong> sector. Even in the aftermath of the economic crisis, new <strong>video game<\/strong> and software companies were founded by people under the age of 35 and really blossomed in the last five years at a rate of 60%.<b>\u00a0<\/b>This new business venture is continuing the growth with <strong>games<\/strong> going beyond Spain and into the rest of Europe that will go on to grab the attention of conglomerates in Asia and North America.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/e-sports-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>E-Sports Bars in Barcelona<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The list of <strong>gaming<\/strong> companies is long enough for new\u00a0<strong>gamers\u00a0<\/strong>to get involved. Barcelona is a city for virtually every job sector and is fitting for many billion-dollar industries. It continues to grow and incorporate the <strong>game<\/strong> producers from top to bottom. Simply know your stuff and apply to multiple places where you will be most likely to get a foot in easily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Moving to Barcelona?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a>\u00a0may help you to find a fantastic new flat!<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"90781\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The generation of the twenty-first century has invested more into video games than any previous generation. 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