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Games testing
Film extras
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If you like computer games, why not be a games tester? That’s what Alex Potts does. Alex (15) is a student and he lives in Northern Ireland with his family. He goes to Belfast High School on Mondays to Fridays, but in his free time he’s a games tester. This is perfect for me,’ says Alex. I don’t make a lot of money, but I keep all the games! I’ve got about 80 now. My favourites are Zone and urban Quest.’
So what do games testers actually do? Alex explains: The company sends the games, and I play them at home at the weekend. Then I complete an online questionnaire. I write about my favourite things in the game, and about the problems. I also answer questions about the design, sound effects and instructions. It isn’t difficult!’
Alex thinks that games testing is good experience for his future job. When he finishes school he wants to be a games designer. ‘That’s what my stepbrother does, and I think it’s a fantastic job! But for now, testing games is fun. I recommend it to everyone!’
1 Look at the four different ideas for making money in your free time. Which is your favourite?
2 (23) Read and listen. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences.
1 Alex is a film extra in his free time.
2 Alex doesn’t go to school.
3 He makes a lot of money in his free time.
4 Alex plays games at the weekend.
5 He thinks that testing games is difficult.
6 Alex wants to be a games designer.
3 Find these verbs and check their meaning.
Like live do make keep write think finish
4 Read the text again and answer the questions.
1 How old is Alex?
2 Where is he from?
3 How many computer games has Alex got?
4 What are his favourite games?
5 Has he got any brothers or sisters?
6 In Alex’s opinion, what are the advantages of being a games tester?