The Tester

Season 1

The Tester is a serialized reality program featuring eleven or twelve contestants, selected from thousands of applicants, competing in a variety of challenges to win a job at Sony Computer Entertainment in quality assurance as a game tester with a $5,000 signing bonus and a PlayStation 3 video game console.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
  • Critical Eye
    E1
    Episode 1Critical EyeThe chosen 11 gamers meet for the first time, confront their first challenge, and face the panel.
  • Communication Breakdown
    E2
    Episode 2Communication BreakdownLegendary game designer, David Jaffe joins the panel to evaluate the gamers in their first team challenge testing their ability to communicate - using human hamster balls, blindfolds, and a bullhorn.
  • There's no Cry in Team
    E3
    Episode 3There's no Cry in TeamIn this high flying episode, David Jaffe joins the panel once again as the eight remaining gamers tackled their next challenge testing their ability to work together as a team.
  • LARPing in the Park
    E4
    Episode 4LARPing in the ParkAt the half way point in the series, things get dramatic as the 7 remaining gamers must tap into their creative sides or risk elimination in a live action role playing challenge. PlayStation®Home producer Katherine de Léon joins the panel to judge the drama, and she's not afraid to share her strong opinions of the performances.
  • Buzz In or Buzz Off
    E5
    Episode 5Buzz In or Buzz OffSix gamers remain for a BUZZ!-themed quiz challenge testing their mastery of all things PlayStation® and somebody cracks under the pressure. SCEA's Director of First Party Quality Assurance, Jeff Wilkerson, joins the panel this week to evaluate who might have what it takes to work on one of his QA teams.
  • Focus, People, Focus!
    E6
    Episode 6Focus, People, Focus!The five remaining gamers are evaluated on their ability to 'focus under pressure' during a timed paintball challenge. SCEA Managing Producer Kyle Shubel joins the panel to witness who's in the 'Killzone' and who's aim is lame.
  • Killer Recall
    E7
    Episode 7Killer RecallThe last four gamers must memorize self-defense combinations and use them against a gauntlet of attackers in a live game scenario. God of War® III's Director of Product Development, John Hight, joins the panel to judge who's got all the right moves to make it to The Finals.
  • Season Finale
    E8
    Episode 8Season FinaleThe final 3 gamers from Season 1 race for the finish during over a series of intense mini-challenges involving problem solving, dexterity, knowledge and game play. With no judges, only time and skill will determine who wins the title of The Tester.
 
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