That's the only way that one thing that always annoys you about games might ever change. There are hundreds of games out there trying to appeal to such a wide variety of players and the best way to make sure the games of tomorrow continue to surprise and delight you is to get involved and share your honest opinion on it. The user experience can be so varied to so many of us due to a very specific thing which makes us unique, it might be accessibility-related like color blindness or audio options, or it might just be "yeah I always swap these two buttons around for this sort of game because it makes it easier". Whether it's filling in the application survey or taking part in a Playtest – everyone's viewpoint on a game is valid. If you could give 1 bit of advice to someone who’s thinking of becoming a Playtester, what would that be? It’s too hard to pick just one - I love a variety of genres. But right now I’m definitely enjoying Baldur's Gate 3, but I’ll always go back to Apex/Fortnite/Sims whenever I just want to switch it up. I have ADHD so sometimes I’ll play a game for months on end and then not touch it again for years. Michelle B: Not sure if I can pick just one. Nowadays, I really enjoy playing Apex Legends. Khaliq K: Halo! It was one of the first games I played and it was what made me a fan of FPS games. I would say the Mass Effect Trilogy, specifically Mass Effect 2 is the first example of a series where I really threw myself into the story, its characters, and cared very deeply about their fate. James P: It's always so difficult to choose, as games are so varied and so many have a personal connection to me. What is your favorite game of all time and why? Being able to see the updates happen and continuously help with the Playtest was rewarding as we got to sort of see first-hand the process and hard work it takes to make a game great. Michelle B: I really enjoyed one time when I was Playtesting a new sports game for a few weeks. Khaliq K: I remember the exact moment I was first told that I would be Playtesting one of my favorite franchises for 3 whole days. Connecting with like-minded people and hearing about the moments that spoke to them, especially when they also mean so much to you, makes you feel proud to be part of this community. James P: I remember one all-day Playtest where we had lunch together, and weren't allowed to talk about what we were Playtesting, so we ended up just talking about the games we were all passionate about. It also lets us share our appreciation for the creators of these games and to let them know our favorite parts.Ĭan you share a memorable moment from a Playtest? Playtesting allows us to provide a different perspective that the development team wouldn’t normally get. Michelle B: I love being able to try out new games before release. I’ve Playtested numerous times both at the Vancouver studio and at-home, and I’m always impressed at how accommodating the Playtesting team is. Khaliq K: I enjoy getting to play games super early on in their development and providing feedback. Endless possibilities flash through your mind as you think about what it might be – "what franchises does EA have again?" Then, when you sit down and hear all about it, even if you have heard of it, it's a surprise every time. James P: Getting chosen for a Playtest, it's often not clear what game you’ll be playing. What do you enjoy most about being a Playtester? Michelle B: It was a while ago so I can’t fully remember, but I think I saw an advert on social media or in a game I was playing. Khaliq K: I found out about Electronic Arts Playtesting back in 2015 through a friend who saw it whilst scrolling on Facebook. It seemed like a really fun thing to get involved with, so I signed up. This was a few years ago so it was quite mysterious and vague, as it was less common across the industry back then. James P: I was looking for information about EA's games on the website and noticed a section about Playtesting. How did you find out about Electronic Arts Playtesting? Our Playtesters are the heart and soul of what we do at Electronic Arts Playtesting! In this 2-part article, we had a chance to chat with six of our incredible Playtesters from different parts of the world, getting to know their personal experiences as valued members of the Electronic Arts Playtesting Community. About Become a Playtester Burnaby, CA Guildford, UK Montreal, CA Orlando, US Redwood City, US Stockholm, SE At-Home Playtests News About Become a Playtester Burnaby, CA Guildford, UK Montreal, CA Orlando, US Redwood City, US Stockholm, SE At-Home Playtests News Meet Our Playtesters Meet some of our amazing Playtesters from across the world who help us to Inspire the Future of Play! Part 1
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