The Brutal Reality of Being a Call of Duty Developer

The video discusses the experiences of a QA tester working on Call of Duty games, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities involved in the role. It covers the differences between QA testers and developers, the intense work environment, and the personal experiences of the speaker. The video also touches on the broader issues within the gaming industry, such as crunch time and the undervaluation of QA roles.

What was the speaker's role in the development of Call of Duty games?

• Game Designer

• QA Tester

• Marketing Specialist

• Sound Engineer

What is one of the main responsibilities of a QA tester?

• Marketing the game

• Creating game soundtracks

• Testing and finding bugs

• Designing game levels

What was the speaker's main task as a QA tester?

• Testing game stability and finding bugs

• Developing new game features

• Designing game soundtracks

• Creating marketing strategies

How did the work environment affect the speaker's health?

• Improved physical fitness

• Increased social interactions

• Led to better work-life balance

• Caused mental and physical strain

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the launch of the game?

• Confusion

• Disappointment

• Excitement and pride

• Indifference

What financial challenge did the speaker face as a QA tester?

• Low salary with high living costs

• High salary with no savings

• No salary but free housing

• High salary with high taxes

What was a significant change in the work schedule post-launch?

• Increased overtime

• Longer work hours

• Reduced overtime

• More night shifts

Why did the speaker decide to leave the QA role?

• To pursue a career in marketing

• Due to exhaustion and low pay

• To move to a different city

• To start their own game company

What did the speaker learn from their experience as a QA tester?

• The importance of marketing

• The challenges of game design

• The ease of game development

• The camaraderie among team members

What was the speaker's perspective on the gaming industry after their experience?

• It is a well-balanced industry

• It has room for improvement in work culture

• It is easy to succeed in

• It is not worth pursuing