QA Career Path: Evolution from an Industry Entry Point
116Games Career Week on GDC YouTube: Quality assurance has long been viewed as an entry point into the game industry. Due to this, many entry-level professionals attempt to get a job in QA in order to transfer to other disciplines. However, QA is not merely a starting point in the industry - it has its own goals, benefits, and unique impact on a game's production. A full career can be started and nourished in QA, and it can be a fulfilling career path on its own. This 2024 Game Career Seminar talk outlines the unique impact QA has on game development and provides many compelling reasons to consider a game career in QA.
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