Activision now hiring Bullshot Artist
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Jan 29th 2009 at 11:00AM }
One of our favorite bullshot moments is pictured above -- did you know that NBA Live '08 sports freakish half-men on the court? Consider this a reminder to the impressionable out there: a lot of screenshots are lies, and Activision is looking for a new Photoshop fibber to doctor them. Oh well, at least someone in this industry is hiring.
[Via IGN]
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BxGT @ Jan 29th 2009 11:14AM
Wow i forgot sports games were still even made, last time i heard of one was like back in 05 amidst the madden chaos.
JetPogi @ Jan 29th 2009 11:02PM
2k pro-football didn't really do any good for 2k5's greatness on the otherhand 2k's bball itteration still exists and is IMO the better franchise than 2k football. (I did love ESPN 2k5 don't get me wrong)
Deck @ Jan 29th 2009 11:15AM
Hahaha, I remember when that shot was first released. oh man, that was quite a field day.
Just what we need though, more photoshops!
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 29th 2009 11:16AM
I should send my resume...
=p
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p236/fernando_rocker/?action=view¤t=PhilHarrisonBaer2.jpg
DWells55 @ Jan 29th 2009 11:25AM
Not gonna lie, I LOL'd.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 11:31AM
It kind of goes a little something like this. You can't make a nickname up for yourself because it won't stick - it has to come naturally. You also can't pimp yourself as being an industry bullshot artist because you got mentioned by a gaming blog for a photoshop you did. No one likes people that have to tell everyone else how great they are at doing something.
Shmil @ Jan 29th 2009 11:49AM
This is entirely different from a nickname. How else will he get people to look at it if he doesn't promote it?
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 12:31PM
Hey I have to say that the Phil Harrison photoshop was the sickness. I have to give credit where credit is due.
Emceay @ Jan 29th 2009 2:15PM
http://jischinger.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/pink.jpg
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jan 29th 2009 2:34PM
I'd say yeah, apply, but do this first. Get some RAW images from a few popuar games and start touching them up. Remember, comedy won't get you this job but think along the lines of taking a screenshot from Guitar Hero World Tour and move characters around while making it look faithful. Try to push for my dynamic lighting. Do about 8 of these and THEN apply.
Josh @ Jan 29th 2009 10:30PM
Fernando, yes.
And ugh... bullshots. UUGGHHH...
Eh @ Jan 30th 2009 12:45AM
That sucks, heres a touch up I did of a GTA screenshot: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/06/20/arts/rich.184.1.650.jpg
ScottG13 @ Jan 29th 2009 11:19AM
Activision: Giving the big F U to gamers since 2006.
NoughtSoClever @ Jan 29th 2009 11:20AM
I can explain this 'bullshot'. It's actually legit. This game has a hidden 'Back to the Future' mode, where your team goes back in time to play a ball game crucial to the fate of man kind. As you play, and as your team gets closer and closer to defeat, they start to disappear all Marty McFly style. GREAT SCOTT!
Otis @ Jan 29th 2009 11:32AM
"Daaaayumm.. Dude done dunked with his own momma!" "Oooold school."
Comet @ Jan 29th 2009 11:52AM
Luckily some of thoose players dunk power is equal to 1.21 jigawats.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 11:25AM
I remember when Capcom used artwork that had an IGN watermark for their Wii cover of Okami. It wasn't a bullshot in this more traditional sense but was certainly not something to be proud of. After I had heard about it I saw the cover in a Best Buy and couldn't stop laughing. Poor Clover Studios.
Dirty @ Jan 29th 2009 11:52AM
GSP is going to kick his ass. Just thought I would let you know. =P
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 12:32PM
I can't wait to say I told you so. No way in hell is GSP going to beat BJ. Just like there was no way Arlovski was going to beat Fedor.
Dirty @ Jan 29th 2009 1:12PM
BJ will gas in the second like he always does. Will be entertaining for sure.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 4:58PM
Hopefully that doesn't happen this time. His last few fights have shown a committed Bj Penn. Even with gassing in rd 2 last time I still thought he beat GSP. You are also assuming that GSP makes it out of RD 1.
What you thinking about Machida vs Silva? Looks like that winner gets a title shot at Evans next since Rampage is inked to fight Jardine. I want to say machida but after his fight against Tito where he couldn't finish him and got caught in an arm bar I am thinking Silva with a 2 rd KO.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 29th 2009 11:37AM
Well at least they are not being hypocritical about it.
Albanian_Killa @ Jan 29th 2009 12:05PM
I didn't know the Raptors had half people playing for them... Things are starting to make some sense lol
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Jan 29th 2009 4:59PM
The biggest problem was acquiring an aging and fragile Jermaine O'neal. I don't think they will be able to keep Chrish Bosh when he is up for that big FA class including Lebron & Wade.
Nick Ritch @ Jan 29th 2009 12:21PM
Hearing bullshot artist makes me think of history of the world part 1 where comicus gets labeled a bullshit artist by the unemployment lady.
Marty @ Jan 29th 2009 12:30PM
Hmmm... I could do this!
WiNG [XBL&Steam: WiNGSPANTT] from lifeinagame.com @ Jan 29th 2009 1:12PM
It is the patriotic duty of every Joystiq reader to apply to this job, just to waste Activision's time.
It helps if you make yourself sound qualified.
If you want help with your fake resume, IM me or email (get it from my site)
I'll apply this weekend.
JusticeCourtland @ Jan 29th 2009 6:06PM
A 4 year degree required for something most nerdy teenagers do in their spare time?
Puhhhlease. My neighbor's 15 year old can work a screenshot like it's nothing.
Brendan H @ Jan 29th 2009 7:36PM
Yes, but is your neighbor's 15 year old somebody who can work with deadlines, communicate in a professional manner, and do all the boring minutia associated with a real job? People often forget that a job that requires creativity is still a job.
Anyway, I looked at that job posting link and it says "This job is inactive" so it's either old, or they removed it due to the extra attention it's gotten.
JusticeCourtland @ Jan 30th 2009 10:45AM
My 15 year old neighbor probably can't tie his own shoes, but that's not the point.
I didn't forget the usual requirements of a normal office job, I was merely pointing out the ridiculousness of the requirements they posted. The assumption is that it supposedly takes 4 years of college to master the primary job function of doctoring screen shots. That's a joke. Whereas it doesn't take much schooling (or any, for that matter) to learn how to be and act professional in an office environment.