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Beldaran
12-17-2002, 02:31 PM
So I applied to be a game tester at Microsoft and they accepted my application.
Today one of the MS people calls my house and starts interviewing me for the position. She's asking me TONS of questions about what systems I own and how many hours a week I play. Then she starts asking about games. This is where it went downhill.
Every game she asked about was a platformer a la Mario Sunshine, Jax and Dexter, Blinx, Crash Bandicoot etc. I hate platformers and I never play them because they bore the piss out of me. So she stops and says "We're sorry, but we're looking for gamers with a different profile."
Fortunately, she said they'd put me on their "testers" list and would call me for future sessions. So I think I'll still get to do it, just not right now.
Anyway, stupid platform games.:angry:
Bingo Feed
12-17-2002, 05:25 PM
:laughing: Im testing a shooter tomorrow.
the only way to get on is to lie about how many hours you play each game. say around 10 hours on each game and you will get on. they will call back in a couple weeks or a month. dont worry.
ive heard "We're sorry, but we're looking for gamers with a different profile." so many times but know i know the that they look for around 10 hours on each game.
Beldaran
12-17-2002, 05:45 PM
well, the thing is, I don't need to lie. I mean, I play a lot of video games. I just don't play platformers, so I got shafted this time around.:)
Bingo Feed
12-17-2002, 06:02 PM
the list to choose from is kinda crappy
PC GAMES
Action Pack! (includes: Crimson Skies, Metal Gear: Solid, and Starlancer)
Age of Empires 2: GOLD Edition (includes: Age of Kings and Conquerors Edition)
Age of Mythology
Allegiance
Asheron’s Call: Dark Majesty
Bicycle Board Games
Bicycle Card Games
Bicycle Casino
Combat Flight Simulator 2 - WWII Pacific Theatre
Combat Flight Simulator 3 - Battle for Europe
Dungeon Siege
Flight Simulator 2002 - Professional
Links 2003
Links 2003 Championship Courses
MechCommander 2
MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
MechWarrior 4: Black Knight expansion
MechWarrior 4: Mech Pak - Clan
MechWarrior 4: Mech Pak - Inner Sphere
Monster Truck Madness 2
Racing Madness 2 (includes: Midtown Madness 2 and Motocross Madness 2)
RalliSport Challenge
Return of Arcade – 25th Anniversary Edition
Train Sim
Zoo Tycoon
Zoo Tycoon: Dino Digs expansion
Zoo Tycoon: Marina Mania expansion
XBOX GAMES
Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
Azurik: Rise of Perathia
Blinx: The Time Sweeper
Blood Wake
Fuzion Frenzy
Halo
NBA Inside Drive 2003
NFL Fever 2003
Nightcaster
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
Project Gotham Racing
RalliSport Challenge
Quantum Redshift
Shenmue II
Sneakers
Whacked!
OTHER SOFTWARE
Money 2003 Deluxe
Office XP - Standard (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Office v.X (MAC)
Windows XP Home - Upgrade
Magic School Bus - Dinosaurs
Magic School Bus - Flight (PC and MAC)
Magic School Bus - In Concert (PC and MAC)
Magic School Bus - Oceans
Magic School Bus - Whales and Dolphins (PC and MAC)
Rijuhn
12-17-2002, 11:56 PM
How...how...how...how....no...not fair...no...how??!!!!
How do you get to be a game tester or a beta tester for anything that has to do with fun? How!! I've been wanting to be one for years but I always thought I had to live in Cali or NY. Do I have to live there or close to those powerhouse states?
I'm counting on my luck, wisdom, intelect, and nice personality to get into the gaming industry, or digital arts which could lead me into the gaming industry.
Beldaran
12-18-2002, 01:02 AM
Originally posted by Rijuhn
How...how...how...how....no...not fair...no...how??!!!!
How do you get to be a game tester or a beta tester for anything that has to do with fun? How!! I've been wanting to be one for years but I always thought I had to live in Cali or NY. Do I have to live there or close to those powerhouse states?
I'm counting on my luck, wisdom, intelect, and nice personality to get into the gaming industry, or digital arts which could lead me into the gaming industry.
eh, I live really close to Microsoft headquarters, so it's not hard to find openings.
AtmaWeapon
12-18-2002, 01:06 AM
CURSE YOU, MICROSOFT!!!
CURSE YOU, XBOX!!!
CURSE YOU.... BELDARAN!!! (for living close enough to even be considered for beta testing)
Warlock
12-18-2002, 01:24 AM
That sucks.. you'd think if they accepted your application they could at least fit you in to play games you enjoy.. I'm sure there are plenty of ppl who like platformers enough to cover that section.. Oh well I guess.
Bingo Feed
12-18-2002, 03:03 AM
they accept all applications but you pass the phone call interview before you can go in. i live about an hour and a half away from microsoft so that is how i can do it.
Paradox
12-18-2002, 07:10 PM
dude... go with EA (Electronic Arts, EA Sports, Maxis, etc.), way better than microsoft
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