NYC: Wanna play BioShock and get paid for it? [update 1]
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Jan 29th 2007 at 7:15PM }
[Update: 2K just let us know they've retracted the offer. We'll let you know if and when they reinstate it!]
What a ridiculous question. Of course you do. In fact, many gamers would be willing to play BioShock without any sort of compensation whatsoever, finding reward in the moist surroundings of an underwater city and the the thrill of encountering terrifying scuba-men. 2K Games has sent out the call for playtesters in New York City, luring them with promises of payment and the opportunity to refine System Shock's spiritual successor (of sorts).
If you can make it to SoHo and have 3 hours to spare each day from this Wednesday to Friday, answer the questionnaire (placed after the break) and send it to the indicated e-mail address. If chosen, you'll earn the princely sum of $10 per hour, along with nine wonderful (probably) hours with BioShock. The Xbox 360 game is currently slated for a June release.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Neebs @ Jan 29th 2007 7:18PM
Wtf is with the 360 questions? 2K can suck it if they're dropped the PC.
I love gscentral.org @ Jan 29th 2007 7:38PM
Yes. PC port please.
fraggedbylaggers @ Jan 29th 2007 8:02PM
I wish I havent already missed so many days of school already. 9 hours!!! Thats a dream come true.
SoonerBill @ Jan 29th 2007 7:39PM
If I was ANYWHERE near NY I'd be all over this one.
Neil @ Jan 29th 2007 8:02PM
Bit late lads. Kotaku got word that this is a bit premature.
Crikeys
Anonymous @ Jan 29th 2007 7:57PM
I assume this opportunity is solely for 18+ year olds. Therefore, I hate 2K games. Oh why couldn't I just be 3 years older?
Sizer @ Jan 29th 2007 8:06PM
> Wtf is with the 360 questions?
Presumably this test session is just testing for the X360 version, to keep things focused and simple. No indication whatsoever that the PC version has been dropped.
moofree @ Jan 29th 2007 8:06PM
They're still going to release it for PC. They'd be crazy not to. The playtesting will likely be on the 360 only, hence the questions about the 360.
Jason T. @ Jan 29th 2007 8:47PM
Why is World of Warcraft under XBox 360 RPGs? Hmmm...
visitsLots @ Jan 29th 2007 8:42PM
It is now "Bioshock" instead of BioShock. The 's' was turned to lower-case.
Juan Duverglas @ Jan 29th 2007 8:48PM
I sent my application in.
I hope i get accepted, ill even do it for free!
It will be fun to see how the games stacking up, looks like a very interesting game to say the least.
Arturo @ Jan 29th 2007 8:48PM
wish i could have that be a part time job here in my small town in IL. =(
burger boy @ Jan 29th 2007 9:29PM
It's being made for 360 1st and being ported to PC shortly after! I wonder what the questions are for 360 gamers and also wonder if both versions will be identical!
Borat @ Feb 2nd 2007 7:28AM
LOL, "RPG's such as Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts". Man, what a crock. Xbox 360 doesn't have games like that presently, neither of the genre, nor of the quality. Do you even think Lost Odyssey will be Kingdom Hearts fun, Final Fantasy beautiful and Dragon Quest epic? In your dreams, pals.
Shibathedog @ Jan 29th 2007 10:14PM
WTF! I dont even make 10 dollars an hour at my REAL JOB, and i can make 10 dollars an hour playing a VIDEOGAME!??! Goddamnit!
Its probably a bad idea to print this out and use it to persuade my boss to give me a raise right? ;)
Bill @ Jan 29th 2007 10:37PM
Nice, I totally applied for this. I cant wait to take off of my other two jobs to play Bioshock for some chedda. I hope it goes down. Anyone else in the NY area applying?
Biofreak @ Jan 29th 2007 10:39PM
Oh i wish, i could do that, since i am 15 min away. I have full time university and 2 jobs there.
EP Crusader @ Jan 29th 2007 11:12PM
I live about 15 minutes from the city. Too bad I have to work Wednesday otherwise I'd be waay more than happy to participate.