video game testers wanted..............

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I work for a market research company in London, England and am looking for people age 16-24 to take part in a discussion on Thursday March 13th where you get to test an early version of a videa game and will be paid £40 for taking part. To come along you must have a Playstation 2, be Futurama Fans and gamers as well as being very interested in platform games. If you are interested in taking part then please email  matthew@INDIEFIELD.CO.UK  or call 02082458000 and speak to Matt who will explain the evening in more detail.

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[Reply #1 on:]

Don't live in London. You want to have one in Edinburgh though, give me a shout 

[Reply #2 on:]

Why do we get paid but yet need our own PS2?

Do we need to bring the PS2 or just own one?

[Reply #3 on:]

just own one

[Reply #4 on:]

I sent an email to that address, and got this reply:

   

Hi,

Depending on your age the session will take place at 4pm or 7.30pm at Wyoming
Studios 72 Margaret Street London W1W 8ST on Thursday 13th March.

16 - 18 (4PM)
18-24 (7.30PM)

The session will last for 3 hours and you will be paid £40 for taking part. You
will take part in a discussion about Computer games and Futurama as well as
testing a game that as of yet hasn't been released which I believe is based on
Futurama. You will also be provided with refreshments.

I hope this makes it a little clearer.

If you have any friends that you know will be interested in coming a long then
please let me know. They have to own a PS2 and know a bit a Futurama.


Kind Regards

There's a map of where it is here: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=529250&Y=181500&scale=5000&coordsys=gb

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[Reply #5 on:]

I would but:
1. Im not in London...or even England
2. I'm not old enough

Anyway, how many testers have you got signed up so far?

[Reply #6 on:]

I smell an owl! 

[Reply #7 on:]

I thought so too Emanon, but mArc assured us it was genuine, and the website is for real too 

WISH I lived in London!!!!

[Reply #8 on:]

It seems authentic, although odd...  He also posted something on SSF messageboard.

[Reply #9 on:]

sounds good, especially if you get paid. North Queensland is a bit far from London though

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Looks like they didn't have trouble finding people. http://http://www.gotfuturama.com/Futurama/News/1046934849,78364,/  If they are only testing at the moment does that mean the game wont be released for a while

[Reply #11 on:]

The game is due to be released in June.

[Reply #12 on:]

It's probably last minute testing, to see if there are any problems before they begin shipping.  And the date could always change, there are lots of games that's release date keeps being nudged back.

[Reply #13 on:]

Why am I only reading this today? I could have been there!!!! I read 30 mins before its due to start! And I fit into all the categories.

Ok, If you need anyone else whos 18-24 and in london and has a ps2 and loves futurama and needs 40 quid... you let me know

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Hey, I am wondering how I can get started in the career of video game testing. I am only 13 and just wondered if i was able to cause of my age and how I can get the job. So please can you guys tell me.

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Search the net for "game beta test" and you should find a few links to some games which are running open and closed betas. Most of these will require you to download the game though, so if yoiu're stuck with a modem like me you might find it difficult.

Of course, if you really want to be a game tester as a career I would write to game developers asking what qualifications they look for when they have a place in their QA department.

[Reply #16 on:]

sounds good but i cant be botherd

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