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Noémie
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i have a question for game tester. how can i start to start to test game???
im in 6th grade and i want to be a famouse youtuber and my chanel is Le-monde-de-mimi-loup. thank you a lot to help me bey :D
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Michael Howard
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Hello Noemie,
I’m happy to answer your question and also address your follow-up statement about wanting to be a famous YouTuber.
If you want to become a video game tester, you should start by learning about Quality Assurance (QA), which is the professional title for the role. I worked in the video game industry for about 15 years, starting in QA to gain experience. The truth is that QA is not a glamorous job—it’s long, tedious, and requires you to find and break the game in ways most players wouldn’t.
For example, part of QA testing involves deliberately pushing the game’s limits, such as opening multiple in-game menus to test if they overload the system’s memory or saving a game 250 times in a row to see if it crashes. Developers rely on QA testers to uncover these hidden issues, ensuring a smooth experience for players when the game launches. Playing and completing a game isn’t the job—finding and documenting issues is.
How to Get Started in QA:
Build a resume with any relevant experience.
Help friends or indie developers test their small games.
Look for focus testing opportunities, where you give feedback on upcoming games before release.
Research entry-level QA positions at gaming companies.
I’ve personally directed focus testing sessions for games I worked on, and they’re crucial for developers to refine gameplay before launch. It’s a great way to gain experience and break into the industry.
Becoming a Successful YouTuber
Being a famous YouTuber is a long journey that requires consistency and passion. The best way to start is by choosing a topic you can talk about for hours or an experience you can share with others. Here are some types of YouTube channels you could consider:
Personal Brand Channels:
Video game playthroughs & reviews
Sports update channel
Travel vlogs
Lifestyle vlogging
Reaction videos
Educational (Expert or Guru) content
Faceless Channels:
Pop culture updates
Sports news
Video game news
Educational content
There are tons of niches and sub-niches, so pick something you’re passionate about and create content around it.
What You’ll Need to Learn:
Video editing (basic cuts, transitions, and effects)
Audio recording (how to get clear sound)
Research skills (knowing facts vs. fiction)
Camera basics (even a phone camera works!)
Scripting (staying on topic in videos)
Lighting and camera placement
You can find free tutorials for all of these skills on YouTube itself.
The Key to Growing on YouTube
The most important thing is consistency. You need to post at least one video per week for years to build a steady audience. Study successful YouTubers like MrBeast and see how they structured their channels.
Also, ask yourself: Why are you doing this? If you don’t have a strong reason, you may lose motivation over time. For example:
“I want to teach people how to paint.”
“I want to be the #1 sports reporter for the Lakers.”
Most creators focus on an area where they want to become the best or provide unique value.
Final Advice
If you’re serious about YouTube, commit to at least one year of consistently making and posting content. Each video will teach you something new, and over time, you’ll improve. Keep learning, stay patient, and most importantly—enjoy the process!
Hope this helps, and best of luck on your journey!
Michael
I’m happy to answer your question and also address your follow-up statement about wanting to be a famous YouTuber.
If you want to become a video game tester, you should start by learning about Quality Assurance (QA), which is the professional title for the role. I worked in the video game industry for about 15 years, starting in QA to gain experience. The truth is that QA is not a glamorous job—it’s long, tedious, and requires you to find and break the game in ways most players wouldn’t.
For example, part of QA testing involves deliberately pushing the game’s limits, such as opening multiple in-game menus to test if they overload the system’s memory or saving a game 250 times in a row to see if it crashes. Developers rely on QA testers to uncover these hidden issues, ensuring a smooth experience for players when the game launches. Playing and completing a game isn’t the job—finding and documenting issues is.
How to Get Started in QA:
Build a resume with any relevant experience.
Help friends or indie developers test their small games.
Look for focus testing opportunities, where you give feedback on upcoming games before release.
Research entry-level QA positions at gaming companies.
I’ve personally directed focus testing sessions for games I worked on, and they’re crucial for developers to refine gameplay before launch. It’s a great way to gain experience and break into the industry.
Becoming a Successful YouTuber
Being a famous YouTuber is a long journey that requires consistency and passion. The best way to start is by choosing a topic you can talk about for hours or an experience you can share with others. Here are some types of YouTube channels you could consider:
Personal Brand Channels:
Video game playthroughs & reviews
Sports update channel
Travel vlogs
Lifestyle vlogging
Reaction videos
Educational (Expert or Guru) content
Faceless Channels:
Pop culture updates
Sports news
Video game news
Educational content
There are tons of niches and sub-niches, so pick something you’re passionate about and create content around it.
What You’ll Need to Learn:
Video editing (basic cuts, transitions, and effects)
Audio recording (how to get clear sound)
Research skills (knowing facts vs. fiction)
Camera basics (even a phone camera works!)
Scripting (staying on topic in videos)
Lighting and camera placement
You can find free tutorials for all of these skills on YouTube itself.
The Key to Growing on YouTube
The most important thing is consistency. You need to post at least one video per week for years to build a steady audience. Study successful YouTubers like MrBeast and see how they structured their channels.
Also, ask yourself: Why are you doing this? If you don’t have a strong reason, you may lose motivation over time. For example:
“I want to teach people how to paint.”
“I want to be the #1 sports reporter for the Lakers.”
Most creators focus on an area where they want to become the best or provide unique value.
Final Advice
If you’re serious about YouTube, commit to at least one year of consistently making and posting content. Each video will teach you something new, and over time, you’ll improve. Keep learning, stay patient, and most importantly—enjoy the process!
Hope this helps, and best of luck on your journey!
Michael
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Hi Noémie!
That's really cool that you're thinking about becoming a game tester and a famous Youtuber at the same time—both are fun and exciting paths! 😎 Plus you can do both too, putting the game testing into YouTube, a channel to show those testing abilities and giving in some big inner tips will give you views too. Plus you cna also play the game and YouTube it then while playing also check for bugs! 👀
🎮 How to Start as a Game Tester Testing Test! 🤔 Hmm, anyways!
Game testing (also called Quality Assurance or QA) is about finding bugs and glitches—not just playing for fun. Here’s how to begin:
1. Play with Purpose: Try to break the game! Look for things like glitches, errors, and weird behaviors.
2. Help Indie Developers: Many small game creators need testers—look online for indie game communities.
3. Beta Testing: Sign up for free beta tests of new games to practice giving feedback.
4. Learn the Basics of QA: Watch videos on game testing and bug reporting—it’s like being a detective in the game!
📹 Becoming a Famous YouTuber
Your channel, Le-monde-de-mimi-loup, sounds and looks awesome—keep creating! And plus here is a few tips to how to grow your channel:
1. Pick a Theme: Focus on what you love—like game reviews, walkthroughs, or funny game moments.
2. Learn Basic Editing: Free tools like CapCut or DaVinci Resolve can make your videos shine!
3. Stay Consistent: Upload videos regularly—once a week is a good start.But there are those who do it on daily basis which will increase the audience and catching them regularly.
4. Engage with Fans: Reply to comments and ask questions to keep people watching.
5. Be Yourself: Your personality makes your channel unique—let it shine!
✨ Final Advice because there is always a final thing! 😁
Keep learning and having fun—both game testing and YouTube take patience.
Celebrate every small win—whether it’s finding a bug or getting your first 100 views!
Good luck Noémie, you got this!
Check out platforms like PlaytestCloud and BetaFamily where you can find real game-testing opportunities.
Try making a “Game Bug Hunt” video where you find funny or strange glitches in your favorite game—it’s a great way to mix both your passions!
That's really cool that you're thinking about becoming a game tester and a famous Youtuber at the same time—both are fun and exciting paths! 😎 Plus you can do both too, putting the game testing into YouTube, a channel to show those testing abilities and giving in some big inner tips will give you views too. Plus you cna also play the game and YouTube it then while playing also check for bugs! 👀
🎮 How to Start as a Game Tester Testing Test! 🤔 Hmm, anyways!
Game testing (also called Quality Assurance or QA) is about finding bugs and glitches—not just playing for fun. Here’s how to begin:
1. Play with Purpose: Try to break the game! Look for things like glitches, errors, and weird behaviors.
2. Help Indie Developers: Many small game creators need testers—look online for indie game communities.
3. Beta Testing: Sign up for free beta tests of new games to practice giving feedback.
4. Learn the Basics of QA: Watch videos on game testing and bug reporting—it’s like being a detective in the game!
📹 Becoming a Famous YouTuber
Your channel, Le-monde-de-mimi-loup, sounds and looks awesome—keep creating! And plus here is a few tips to how to grow your channel:
1. Pick a Theme: Focus on what you love—like game reviews, walkthroughs, or funny game moments.
2. Learn Basic Editing: Free tools like CapCut or DaVinci Resolve can make your videos shine!
3. Stay Consistent: Upload videos regularly—once a week is a good start.But there are those who do it on daily basis which will increase the audience and catching them regularly.
4. Engage with Fans: Reply to comments and ask questions to keep people watching.
5. Be Yourself: Your personality makes your channel unique—let it shine!
✨ Final Advice because there is always a final thing! 😁
Keep learning and having fun—both game testing and YouTube take patience.
Celebrate every small win—whether it’s finding a bug or getting your first 100 views!
Good luck Noémie, you got this!
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Karan Bokade
Software QA Engineer
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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Karan’s Answer
Couldn't have said it better than Michael!
In term of game testing, although it is not similar to Software testing, the basics come in handy. So, pursuing an ISTQB certificate won't hurt. Beware though, game testing is mostly an under-rewarded and often thankless job. It gets very repetitive since you are not supposed to 'play the game' but to try and find faults. Often your managers may also put targets on number of bugs reported that could make it stressful at times. Also, times close to game launch are very hectic.
For YouTube, there are a lot of factors involved. For example, the kind of content you put in, your target audience, the duration of your videos, frequency of video publication, etc. You'll need to learn how to set up and use recording software, hardware, video editing, a little bit of sound enhancement (mic filters). The setup itself can get expensive if you are planning on gaming on YouTube. Also, with a bit of investment, you can get a subscription to Streamelements that will allow you to stream live on multiple platforms simultaneously. Streaming compared to YouTube removes a lot of hassle of video editing and uploading. I usually stream on Twitch.tv and then upload the same on YouTube which, I still find difficult to keep up with given my job.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions :)
In term of game testing, although it is not similar to Software testing, the basics come in handy. So, pursuing an ISTQB certificate won't hurt. Beware though, game testing is mostly an under-rewarded and often thankless job. It gets very repetitive since you are not supposed to 'play the game' but to try and find faults. Often your managers may also put targets on number of bugs reported that could make it stressful at times. Also, times close to game launch are very hectic.
For YouTube, there are a lot of factors involved. For example, the kind of content you put in, your target audience, the duration of your videos, frequency of video publication, etc. You'll need to learn how to set up and use recording software, hardware, video editing, a little bit of sound enhancement (mic filters). The setup itself can get expensive if you are planning on gaming on YouTube. Also, with a bit of investment, you can get a subscription to Streamelements that will allow you to stream live on multiple platforms simultaneously. Streaming compared to YouTube removes a lot of hassle of video editing and uploading. I usually stream on Twitch.tv and then upload the same on YouTube which, I still find difficult to keep up with given my job.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions :)