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Have you ever wanted to work on a video game? Would you like the opportunity to get your foot in the door? Do you have an acute eye for details? Do you live and breath MLB The Show? If so continue reading.

How would you like to work on MLB The Show as a baseball specialist for 6 months? You must either live in the SD area or relocate for the six month contract. What am I doing for these six months you ask? Testing the game for the most part there will also be opportunities to give feedback on new features that are implemented in the game as well. However your main duties would be play testing the game and helping to make sure RTTS, Franchise mode, for example works the way its intended to. You would be located in the heart of the MLB development team where you skills and opinions would be used in a host of areas.

Why are we doing this? Well we have our reasons some more obvious than others. Most importantly it's very apparent to us and everyone else that regular/hardcore consumers play games differently than normal QA testers do its that simple really.

Who? You
What? MLB The Show baseball specialists program- You work with the development team as a super tester of sorts.
When? Starts in July/August and runs until November/January (time frame still being discussed.)
Where? San Diego Studios where MLB The Show is developed
How much? Yes this is a paid position


Anyone interested? There will be a normal application and screening process like any other profession in the game industry. We are just gauging interest and possible candidates at this point. Later on we will have a full job description with all the details if we decide to move forward with the program.

Questions? (I'll answer what I can)
P.S. Please do not pm me about this

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Member Comments
# 21 CreatineKasey @ 04/06/10 10:05 AM
This is so smart. I don't know why other game companies don't do this. It seems like the guys at SCEA really get it. I, as a football fan, am jealous
 
# 22 Bumble14 @ 04/06/10 10:21 AM
I'd have interest. Looking forward to hearing more details as they beocme available.
 
# 23 ab713 @ 04/06/10 10:52 AM
I would love to do this! I've worked on another major sport title in the past year. Having the show and the other game side by side would look pretty good on my resume.
 
# 24 ckarlic @ 04/06/10 11:46 AM
I nominate Knight to assist in Rosters.


Great idea Russ!!! Major props to SD Studios!!!
 
# 25 Tomba @ 04/06/10 01:40 PM
You guys need me...But I'm needed elsewhere...

I'd completely have you guys pullin your hair out or tryin to poke out your own eyes with how detailed I'd get.

I's come in there dressed in a baseball uniform...Straight up!
 
# 26 emath @ 04/06/10 01:45 PM
I was just thinking about this exact thing the other night. Sounds sad, but I was having trouble sleeping, and ended up thinking about The Show, and how great it would be to be in a position just like this.

Of course, there is no way I could relocate (family, and job), and I am fairly new around here (and don't post much when I am here), so this could never really happen for me, but it is a GREAT idea.

Thank you guys for caring so much. Reminds me a lot of the group that did High Heat. Their main objective always seemed to be the realism of the game (even if they didn't have the people or money to really achieve it). It's no wonder this game is so great.
 
# 27 orange33 @ 04/06/10 02:09 PM
Thats awesome. I'm very interested. This way my wife wouldn't have a reason to yell at me if I was playing too much because I'd be getting paid.
 
# 28 Facts @ 04/06/10 04:15 PM
Hi Russel. Is there anyway I could use this opportunity to get my foot in the door for next year? I'm a Computer Science major with a Math, IT and IS Minor. I don't finish until a year from now. Sports video games are the reason I took up the Major. It would be an dream come true to work for you guys.
 
# 29 mmorg @ 04/06/10 04:43 PM
I used to live in San Diego, played some college/semi-pro baseball too when I was out there. I am definitely interested in applying for this position.
 
# 30 Matt Bug @ 04/06/10 05:20 PM
Interested. I'll take the "Senior Member" requirement as a non-absolute and bank on familiarity with The Show and knowledge of baseball, itself, being equally important.

Good to see this program considered. It's a great idea and, if implemented, should foster dramatic improvement in the game.
 
# 31 sidekickjosh @ 04/06/10 05:21 PM
Totally interested!

I am 28 years old, work at a photo studio in NY (so taking a half of a year off is actually doable). I have been playing baseball video games since i was a kid. My first full 162 game season was in ken griffey jr's snes game in like 1995. I have put in 7 combined seasons (no sims) since i started playing the show. that doesn't count the seasons ive put in to all the mvp games, high heat games, and even baseball mogul. I bought a ps3 just for the show, and havent bought another game since.

also, obviously im a huge baseball fan, not just casually.

i consider myself a "pro" player, especially when it comes to baseball video games. I played and was a runner up in an mlb the show competition in NYC, and have also played and won in a few west coast smash brothers competitions.. so i guess in conclusion, im the worst of the video game nerds haha. i also worked a few summers at activision in glen cove, NY, as a game tester (yes i was one of the first to play judge dredd for snes, and clay fighter haha.... classics :b )


oh and i posted a picture of my cat asking me to stop playing this past season.

k thats my story. and i've always wanted to goto san diego.
 
# 32 rupe @ 04/06/10 05:27 PM
Awesome opportunity for someone. Awesome opportunity for the community to have a specific person to blame next year for glitches. lol.

"Sidekickjosh did a horrible job testing The Show 11".
 
# 33 x94blair33 @ 04/06/10 05:38 PM
I'm not trying to be a dink, but just because you don't spend hours slogging/posting responses to every single Q&A or shooting down someone who (obnoxiously or otherwise) vents about the game doesn't mean you're not a die hard. Although I see how that's easier to quantify.

I've easily logged more hours with this game than any other in years of gaming. I'm also a college graduate, seasoned professional, and can communicate effectively. Including writing complete sentences that don't end in "LOL". (And I have a killer sense of humor).

Just saying.

Having said that...what a great idea. I continue to be impressed with your expressed interest in getting this game right. It's no wonder 10 PLAYS so much differently (and the in game universe feels so much more random) than 09. Contrary to knee-jerk reactions claiming otherwise. Best of luck!

-Nick
 
# 34 Speedy @ 04/06/10 06:38 PM
I can hear Mike75 crying right now...
 
# 35 darweezee @ 04/06/10 08:24 PM
I'm interested as well, I'm San Diego born and raised. Also, I graduated from UC San Diego in December 2009 and I've already applied to various management positions for Sony's Rancho Bernardo headquarters and LG's Scripps Ranch location.
 
# 36 GOBLUE_08 @ 04/06/10 10:19 PM
Man, this is an awesome opportunity for whoever gets it. I wish this would have been an option about 5 years ago when i was in school for video game art and design. Dont think the wife and kids would appreciate me relocating for 6 months though lol.
 
# 37 humaca80 @ 04/06/10 10:34 PM
Awesome Russ! Definately looking forward to further details. Got a bunch of people I know living in SD from Buffalo! Will be graduating with bachelors in May. This is great timing
 
# 38 Greene_Flash03 @ 04/06/10 10:55 PM
Interesting... I live in San Diego.. How many positions are open?
 
# 39 RahKhem @ 04/06/10 11:07 PM
I am interested as well.
 
# 40 CreatineKasey @ 04/06/10 11:49 PM
Sidekickjosh: You sound like a legit candidate. You should send a resume and cover letter to SCEA and really throw your name in the hat!
 


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