Recruited testers

Product testing is a big industry! Requesting help from a local agency is a sure way to offload the time-intensive work of finding suitable candidates yourself. Chances are they already have a strong database of potential playtesters you can tap into on short notice.

Unfortunately, using agencies to handle player recruitment can get prohibitively expensive. In such cases, you can always try to find testers yourself. Online listings are a couple clicks away and offer a large reach for those who put in the time to manage them. Go to forums, Reddit subgroups, and fansites where your target audience congregates.

Advantages:

  • Handpicked audience: A set of entry requirements makes it much easier to pre-screen and recruit candidates ...

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