Entries from Katrina Johnson tagged with 'QA/Testing'
The Secret Avatar
I mentioned that I was a tester for THQ this summer, but I couldn’t tell what I was testing. Fortunately, the game I tested has been released. My name’s in the credits and it’s no longer a secret. I tested...
Put On Your Game Face
I spent the past summer testing games. I met a lot of interesting people there, including one guy who happily pointed out to me that I look constipated while concentrating on a game. Apparently I don’t look weird the whole...
End of an Era
Summer is coming to an end. For me, this meant leaving the regular workforce and returning to school. I have never had a summer job like testing games and it is surely an experience that I will never forget. “Was...
DS Fantasy
The DS has quickly become my favorite console these days, as it bears little resemblance to the larger systems (like the Wii) that I use at work. On the recommendation of a friend, I picked up Final Fantasy III (FFIII)...
Overtime
I’ve heard horror stories about the crazy hours of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s for a film or for a video game, many people sacrifice their free time for the jobs they love. I understand the cost of following my...
We Can Be Heroes
It was a lovely night in here in LA. I was about to go to bed, as I had to wake up early to get to my QA job the next day. I walked out to say goodnight to my...
A Tester's Life for Me
Playing games all day and getting paid for it seems like a dream come true. Working in video game quality assurance, however, is a different matter. While my QA summer job means that I am testing games all day on...
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