NCSoft looking for apprentices in game testing
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 12th 2007 at 8:25PM }
A GamesIndustry.biz report details a new endeavor by NCsoft to enrich its UK segment of the games industry with trained game testers. In conjunction with City College Brighton, PartnerTrans and Skillset, the Guild Wars publisher is launching an apprenticeship program in the field of quality assurance. The Trump-less program is not only trumpeted as a means of enhancing a vital part of gaming development, it also acts as an entry-point for those aiming for a spot in game development.Four trainees have already enrolled, with three joining NCsoft's Brighton-based QA department for year-long stints. They will be given regular training at City College, constant input from an "experienced practitioner" and, depending on the size of bugs encountered, a very large mallet. Perhaps other developers could gain some insight by adopting a similar program.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tlauver @ Apr 12th 2007 8:29PM
NCSoft just published Guild Wars, ArenaNet developed it.
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Apr 12th 2007 8:35PM
Right you are, sir.
amazo @ Apr 12th 2007 9:42PM
is this a joke? april fools revisited? maybe things are different in the UK but here its just called getting hired and on the job training.
AndrewNeo @ Apr 12th 2007 9:58PM
The publishers help with testing too. Sierra did the testing for the original Half-Life, but now that Valve is their own primary publisher they test in-house.
Bames Jond @ Apr 12th 2007 11:59PM
QA College and Hamburger U. Training tomorrows peons TODAY!