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How do you pursue a Career in Video Games QA?


Career in Video Games QA

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A Career in Video Games QA has always intrigued me. For me understanding Why I want to choose a Career in Video Games QA is phenomenally more important than figuring out How to get into Video Games QA. I was Googling about a Career in Video Games QA and was lucky to find: https://www.lifepage.in/careers/video-games-qa

Priyam Datta’s point of view!

Priyam Datta has worked in Video Games QA for 17 years. Priyam Datta has worked in Video Games QA as Manager Operations in Dhruva Interactive. In Priyam Datta’s own words, this is how Priyam Datta got into Video Games QA: “After completing my schooling from Pragjyotish EMH School and Cotton College, Guwahati,I did my BE in Civil Engineering from NIT Silchar. Then I started my career as a Java Programmer and have been working in the Games Industry since 2003. Currently I am working with Dhruva Interactive.”

Career Video on Video Games QA

In a video, Priyam Datta has talked about various aspects of a Career in Video Games QA. Priyam Datta started by explaining Video Games QA as: “Video Games Quality Assurance is a process to ensure that the video games that you get to play are bug free and enjoyable.” The video was an engaging disposition.

We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Video Games QA is actually used in real life. The education section of the video clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Video Games QA. Priyam Datta touches upon these in the Education section of the Video:

  • Language
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Testing Architecture

Anyone aspiring for this Career needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success.
Priyam Datta then explains why these Skills are essential for a Career in Video Games QA:

  • Interpretation
  • Articulation
  • Technical Bend Of Mind
  • Passion For Game
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Eye for Detail

Positives of this Career are quite interesting.
Priyam Datta believes that the following are some of the Positives of a Career in Video Games QA:

  • Technology Progressive
  • Global Presence
  • High Job Satisfaction
  • Rich Industry

Challenges define a Career as much as the Positives of the same.
And, Priyam Datta believes that one needs to prepare for following Challenges of a Career in Video Games QA:

  • Low Visibility
  • Non-existing gaming culture
  • Not a serious career alternative

In the final section of the video Priyam Datta talks about How a day goes in a Career in Video Games QA. This video is by far the best video on a Career in Video Games QA, that I have ever come across. To see the full Talk, one needs to install the LifePage Career Talks App. Here is a direct deep link of the Video: https://lifepage.app.link/20170506-0001