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QA testers break NDAs to tell IGN about challenging working conditions, poor compensation, and lack of morale.
By Jimmy Thang
What gamer hasn't dreamed about playing games for a living? While this may seem like a great career, and a cool way to get a first job in the games business, the truth is less appealing.
IGN reached out to quality assurance (QA) testers from all over the world to hear their sides of the story. We received dozens of emails from contributors across numerous game companies. They told us stories of demanding working conditions, low pay and shaky worker morale.
They have been employed by a broad range of publishers, including traditional games publishers and newer outfits operating in the mobile games business.
QA testers sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with their employers and can be fired or even sued for divulging information. All the testers we contacted spoke to us on condition of anonymity. We have given them pseudonyms to protect their identities. We have checked each of their credentials. We asked for comments from a variety of games publishers, but have received zero responses.
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