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Train2Game QA Tester Daniel Parkes February update with another 100% TMA

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes has posted his first blog update of the year, and it brings good news; he’s achieved 100% in for his latest TMA on the Train2Game Game QA Tester course.

“Well as for my latest TMA mark I’m very happy to say I achieved 100%. I’m very happy with the way my course is going and very much looking forward to a new year with Train2Game” writes Daniel.

The Train2Game Games QA Tester also reveals how much time he spends working on his course, and talks about why he’s joining the beta testing programmes of various games.

Read Daniel Parkes latest post in full here on his blog.

You can find out about Train2Game Games QA Tester Daniel Parkes and his progress, right here on The Train2Game Blog. For more information about the Train2Game Games QA Tester course, see the official Train2Game website.

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes December update with 100% TMA

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Train2Game QA Tester Daniel Parkes has posted a December update on his blog, and it has good news, Daniel scored 100% on his latest TMA.

“Everything about being a QA Tester has ticked a box for me. The last TMA I submitted was on lesson 3-practical video capture and editing: after going over it a few times I was happy enough to hand it in, within a few days I had the result back. I’m so happy to say it has been my best result to date, I got 100%.” said Train2Game QA Tester Daniel.

Daniel adds that the Train2Game course has helped him keep on top of and understand developments in the games industry.

“When I read game reviews and look for the latest gaming news if can understand heaps more about what they are saying than I could before I started this course.” he said

Read the full entry here on Daniel Parkes blog. Alternatively, see Daniel’s previous blog posts here.

Train2Game student blog post from Daniel Parkes: ‘Back on Track’

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes has posted an update on his blog, detailing his latest progress on the Train2Game QA Tester course.

In his latest blog post, Daniel writes about coming back strongly from a minor setback to his course progress to score 90% in his most recent TMA. Daniel also adds that Train2Game is fast becoming very important to him.

“This is my chance and gateway to have a better life, and I’ve found this course with Train2Game is quickly becoming one of the biggest things in my life and it gives me a positive kick.” he said.

Read Daniel’s full post, Back on Track, on his blog.

For more information about Daniel Parkes, check out previous posts on the Train2Game blog. His blog has even served as an inspiration to others!

More information about Train2Game is available at www.train2game.com

Train2Game course update from QA Tester student Daniel Parkes

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes recently began a blog called How Train2Game changed my life. Now Daniel has posted a new blog updating us on his Train2Game QA Tester course progress in achieved 80% in his latest TMA.

Daniel also writes about his visit to GAMEfest in Birmingham at the weekend and some of the discussions he had with game developers. A SEGA game developer told Daniel that many of his colleagues started their careers at video game QA Testers, and it’s certainly a common way into the games industry.

Indeed, during Train2Game‘s time at Gamescom many games industry personnel including UFC Undisputed 3 Producer Neven Dravinski, and WWE’12 Lead Gameplay Designer Brian Williams told us that QA is an excellent way to get into the games industry.

You can see the full update from Train2Game student Daniel Parkes on his blog.

Train2Game student Daniel Parkes blog inspires others

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes recently started blogging about his experience on the Train2Game QA Tester course and began with a post entitled Train2Game Changed My Life.

Daniel’s story sparked positive response from Train2Game students and even those not on the courses.

“Good on you mate, nice to know you’re doing well. I can totally compare, the course has made feel like anything is possible. I just can’t wait to get it done and see where it takes me” said Train2Game student Stuart after reading Daniel’s story.

“Thank you for the sharing that with me, now I know I’m not the only one who has problems with dyslexia, your life story was inspiring to me because it sounds like your describing me life story.” replied Karl

“I do understand where you’re coming from about your school life because I was called stupid and that I could not fulfil my dream to be a game designer, so I’m going to prove everyone wrong about me and complete this course and what I have always wanted to do in my life.”

“Your story have told me that people, whoever they are, they can fulfil their dream. Thank you so much for sharing that with me because now I can fulfil my dream job.” he concluded

Meanwhile, prospective Train2Game student Michelle was inspired by Daniel’s new blog

“After reading your story I was inspired and very touched I am so glad you overcame the obstacles life has given you and that you are doing well in this course all the best for the future Daniel and maybe if I do get a place you can maybe help me out if I get stuck”

You can read all the comments left for Daniel here on the blog.

Be sure to stay tuned for further updates from Daniel on his blog, www.train2gamestudentdaniel.wordpress.com

Train2Game QA Tester Daniel Parkes to blog on course progress

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Train2Game student Daniel Parkes has set up his own blog to share his story about being on the Train2Game QA Tester course. See the blog for yourself at http://train2gamestudentdaniel.wordpress.com.

In post number one, Daniel talks about himself, the reasons he chose to become a part of the Train2Game QA Tester course and how he’s settling into the rhythm of studying. Subscribe to Daniel’s blog for further updates, or look out for more posts to them here on the Train2Game blog.