Would you play a horrible game if you were paid to do it?
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Most certainly. I've never encountered a game so bad that it could be considered more aggravating than the patrons at my current job.
I actually read an article on game testing jobs, and many folks in that field claim that the worst aspect of their job is mind-numbing repetition; you must try every single thing the game will allow you to do under all possible circumstances and camera angles, to be certain there are no bugs. Not too bad IMO.
I actually read an article on game testing jobs, and many folks in that field claim that the worst aspect of their job is mind-numbing repetition; you must try every single thing the game will allow you to do under all possible circumstances and camera angles, to be certain there are no bugs. Not too bad IMO.
I play games because they're enjoyable, and therefore play games that I enjoy. I wouldn't play a game I hated for money, because then it's just a job, and a crap job doing something I don't like.
What's the point.
I'd rather hook the corner and use the proceeds to buy games I like.
What's the point.
I'd rather hook the corner and use the proceeds to buy games I like.
Well, I wasn't too fond of Half-Life 2 or any of it's episodes and I played it out of (un)professional pride, so I'm pretty sure that I'd do it if I were to get paid.
I'd play a horrible game for pay, but not test games. Because they would break. A lot.
In fact, just look at this:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/1/25/
It's not exactly what I mean, but a real game tester does exactly that, TEST, not just play, and the games will obviously break innumerable times resulting in a better game and utter frustration.
In fact, just look at this:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/1/25/
It's not exactly what I mean, but a real game tester does exactly that, TEST, not just play, and the games will obviously break innumerable times resulting in a better game and utter frustration.
