MSusability
06-06-2008, 03:47 PM
Do you play Life simulation games? If you do, we want to speak to you!
Microsoft’s User Research Group is currently recruiting participants for an upcoming Playtest study.
Microsoft is running a series of Playtest studies starting Friday, June 13th. We are looking for participants who can spend twelve hours with us over the course of four days. Of course we'll provide snacks and breaks. You will also receive a total of FIVE selections from our gratuity list. I have listed our most popular titles at the end of this post.
Who we're looking for:
• 18-45 years of age
• US citizen or permanent resident with a social security number
• Must enjoy Virtual Life Simulation games (e.g. The Sims, Animal Crossing, Viva Piņata)
• Must be able to come to Microsoft Game Studios in Redmond for three of the following sessions:
Friday, June 13th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
Saturday, June 14th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 15th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm
Monday, June 16th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
What to expect:
You will be playing a game for the bulk of your time in the sessions. We'll provide the hardware, software, a comfy chair, and meals and snacks.
What you'll receive:
Every participant can select FIVE items from our gratuity list. Here is a partial list:
Microsoft Office Standard 2007
Vista Home Premium
Gears of War
Halo 3
Mass Effect
PGR4
Forza 2
Blue Dragon
...and many more.
Interested? If you meet the qualifications above and are up for the challenge, send an email to uccoord@microsoft.com with your name and phone number and include Life Simulation in the subject line for immediate consideration. These slots should fill up quickly so act fast.
Microsoft’s User Research Group is currently recruiting participants for an upcoming Playtest study.
Microsoft is running a series of Playtest studies starting Friday, June 13th. We are looking for participants who can spend twelve hours with us over the course of four days. Of course we'll provide snacks and breaks. You will also receive a total of FIVE selections from our gratuity list. I have listed our most popular titles at the end of this post.
Who we're looking for:
• 18-45 years of age
• US citizen or permanent resident with a social security number
• Must enjoy Virtual Life Simulation games (e.g. The Sims, Animal Crossing, Viva Piņata)
• Must be able to come to Microsoft Game Studios in Redmond for three of the following sessions:
Friday, June 13th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
Saturday, June 14th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sunday, June 15th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm
Monday, June 16th:
10am – 2pm, 2pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10pm
What to expect:
You will be playing a game for the bulk of your time in the sessions. We'll provide the hardware, software, a comfy chair, and meals and snacks.
What you'll receive:
Every participant can select FIVE items from our gratuity list. Here is a partial list:
Microsoft Office Standard 2007
Vista Home Premium
Gears of War
Halo 3
Mass Effect
PGR4
Forza 2
Blue Dragon
...and many more.
Interested? If you meet the qualifications above and are up for the challenge, send an email to uccoord@microsoft.com with your name and phone number and include Life Simulation in the subject line for immediate consideration. These slots should fill up quickly so act fast.