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Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

Since last post: 695 days
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Posted on 06-12-10 02:54 PM Link | Quote
Well, I've already worked for them, but that was six years ago as a third-party employment situation through Apple One employment. Now, at least, I'm working for them directly, but still in a temporary capacity.

Who is this company?

Activision | Blizzard.

And as a new hire gift, I got a free year subscription to World of Warcraft. I don't play, I don't have a desire to play, and all of my compies can't handle it (they're all work-specific machines or UNIX-based), so I'm left with the dilemma of who to give a whole year of free subscription on WoW.

It's a weird dilemma, but I'll figure it out. I just don't want the gift to be wasted on people that just want to try it out. Because, what if you don't like it? That's a wasted free year.

Anywho, as usual, I cannot really say what game I'm working on or which platform, but I am going to an Activision | Blizzard E3 Launch Party on Monday night at Staples Center in LA. Couldn't actually make it to E3 this year, but perhaps next year. After all, I still qualify for entry as a video games and entertainment media professional.

So, I can buy up to 25 Activision | Blizzard titles at a discount from the company store after 30 days of employment, per year, and am eligible for two free games after 90 days of employment. I forgot to get my free games the first time around, six years ago, so I'm probably not going to forget this time.

And it is a paltry income compared to what I used to earn, but job is job. I'd rather be working than not working. Even though I will be earning less per week than what I get on unemployment, but it looks better on the resume to be actually working. And, I'll be the envy of all the beginning Game Art & Design students. I know it's a job, and I've been doing QA things for six years, so I'm well-versed in my industry. It's just been a long time since I tested anything on the console/PC side.

If nothing else, this will be fun, and free soda.
Phoenixocracy

The one true Xeodent








Since: 01-08-10
From: Xeomerica

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Posted on 06-12-10 03:38 PM Link | Quote
That job sounds amazing, man. Let us know what game you start working on when you find out xD What exactly are you doing there? Designing backgrounds? Characters?

As for me, I am still jobless
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

Since last post: 695 days
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Posted on 06-12-10 03:49 PM Link | Quote
I know what game I'm working on, but there's a thing in the adult world called a Non-Disclosure Agreement, so I can't tell you what I'm working on or what system it's for.

And Night Shift Quality Assurance. I'm a tester, basically. Going back to my roots because my specialized work background isn't hiring right now.
Phoenixocracy

The one true Xeodent








Since: 01-08-10
From: Xeomerica

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Posted on 06-12-10 03:53 PM Link | Quote
Gotcha. I apologize for not knowing the adult world.

And whats your specialized backgound, if you dont mind me asking?
True Flight

The One








Since: 08-21-04

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Posted on 06-12-10 03:54 PM Link | Quote
I believe it would be TSA right Stitch?
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-12-10 04:01 PM Link | Quote
Well, yes, but more specifically it's BREW/J2ME/Android/iPhone/Blackberry Mobile Device Quality Assurance Test Engineer and Spanish/French Localization and Internationalization.

TSA skills are a different specialty.
Phoenixocracy

The one true Xeodent








Since: 01-08-10
From: Xeomerica

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Posted on 06-12-10 04:06 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Stitch
Well, yes, but more specifically it's BREW/J2ME/Android/iPhone/Blackberry Mobile Device Quality Assurance Test Engineer and Spanish/French Localization and Internationalization.



...that is quite the mouth full. Do you have to write that on every application? Haha
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-12-10 04:20 PM Link | Quote
Nope, Mobile QA suffices. That's just incredibly specific in case someone wants to know specifically what mobile I've done.

And Localization/Internationalization abbreviates to L10N and I18N in the industry.
True Flight

The One








Since: 08-21-04

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Posted on 06-12-10 04:53 PM Link | Quote
I don't know I have to fancify bill collections. XD I was a CS Rep and I was in Accounts Recievables

ANYWAY I like the jorb I have here. It's pretty decent.
Phoenixocracy

The one true Xeodent








Since: 01-08-10
From: Xeomerica

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Posted on 06-12-10 04:55 PM Link | Quote
What do you do down there, True?
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-12-10 07:02 PM Link | Quote
She said what she did.

I'm gonna go outside before I waste the day indoors again.
Phoenixocracy

The one true Xeodent








Since: 01-08-10
From: Xeomerica

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Posted on 06-13-10 12:36 AM Link | Quote
She said 'was'. I assumed that meant in the past, as she used past tense.
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-13-10 01:44 AM Link | Quote
Lost in the semantics. Her prior job was mentioned, not her current jeaorb. She'd have to clarify that in a reply or another thread, because this thread is ALL ABOUT ME! [end tantrum]

Okay, I'm good.
True Flight

The One








Since: 08-21-04

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Posted on 06-13-10 02:37 AM Link | Quote
sorry Stitch. *pokes* I love you.
Katana

Dark Wizard
\"She said tonight...come on come on collide...see what I fire feels like..I bet its just like heaven.\"








Since: 08-15-04
From: Philadelphia, P.A.

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Posted on 06-13-10 11:14 AM Link | Quote
Shit.

That's awesome, man.

Yes, I've downgraded to simple, caveman speech. It's reserved for when I REALLY think something is cool.

I know you can't say what title you're working on NOW, but as soon as you can, PLEASE do so. Odds are, I'll be selling it in my store, and I would very proudly sell/promote it. Even if it's WoW. I'm not a WoW fan, to tell you the truth. Mainly for the reasons you stated. I don't have the computer for it, the money to aquire said computer, or the patience to play as a lvl 1, or whatever, while everyone else is at the lvl cap, and killing me all the time. And I'd rather play other games. Simple as that. XD But you said Activision as well...so I know WoW isn't the only possible title you could be working on.

In any case, I'm very, VERY excited for you and I wish you all the luck in the world with this.
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-13-10 03:17 PM Link | Quote
I don't work for the Blizzard division. It's Activision side, so it'll be an Activision title. Which means, my name will be in the credits again!

Developer History for me on Moby Games. They compile this, I don't create it.
True Flight

The One








Since: 08-21-04

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Posted on 06-13-10 03:22 PM Link | Quote
nice. In the credits! SWEET!
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-13-10 03:28 PM Link | Quote
Yep. I also get a free copy of each game I work on, so I have THAW and Ultimate Spiderman. I don't play them often, but at least I have them.
Katana

Dark Wizard
\"She said tonight...come on come on collide...see what I fire feels like..I bet its just like heaven.\"








Since: 08-15-04
From: Philadelphia, P.A.

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Posted on 06-13-10 03:31 PM Link | Quote
Frame 'em or something.

That's epic, man. Although, I DID threaten to beat a kid with an Ultimate Spiderman case... Does that count as homage? I was angry and disgruntled about it too. Just how you like it. Angry and disgruntled.

XD
Stitch

Roy Koopa
Holy crap, it is the RoboCoonie!








Since: 08-20-04
From: California

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Posted on 06-13-10 03:33 PM Link | Quote
That's fine by me.
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