Redmond, Wa--Microsoft is conducting User Research you might enjoy!

MSusability · 06-06-2008

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 Piñata)
• 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.

Amaroq · 06-07-2008

This sounds fun! I wish I was older so I could join. I play Animal CrossingWW, Zootycoon, and Vp, so I think I would be qualified for everything but age.

PINATAcast · 06-07-2008

that's <edited> its only for locals. Figures M$ would pull something like this.

06-06-2008	#1
MSusability Microsoft’s User Research Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Redmond, Wa--Microsoft is conducting User Research you might enjoy! 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 Piñata) • 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.

06-07-2008	#2
Amaroq Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the basement of my kidnapper Posts: 1,298	This sounds fun! I wish I was older so I could join. I play Animal CrossingWW, Zootycoon, and Vp, so I think I would be qualified for everything but age. __________________ I could sear my Social Studies teachers is a Leprecaun!

06-07-2008	#3
PINATAcast Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,087	that's <edited> its only for locals. Figures M$ would pull something like this. Last edited by Spartan; 06-07-2008 at 05:41 PM.

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