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I promise the flames die down eventually...

GameBump is officially seeking to hire talented writers who are interested in working within the gaming journalism field, so if you've got mad writing skills, have a drive for seeking out the latest gaming news and reviews, and know your way around a console or two, you're just what this new, fresh site is looking for. It also helps if you can take a joke (see above).

Applicants need not have experience working on another site, but they must include some recent writing samples to prove they're not in the fifth grade. Accepted applicants will be put on probation until they find their niche, be it news, reviews, previews, editing, interviews, editorials, or various features. Previous experience within the industry is an obvious plus, but mostly we're interested in people with a passion for videogames who'd like to join this exclusive, innovative team.

GameBump is also searching for additional programmers and graphics designers to help lighten the load on the rest of us; simply include the position you're looking at in the subject line of the email and our very own programming or graphics specialists will talk with you about specific knowledge you should already have.

At current all positions are volunteer, but you get free games, the chance to attend events/trade shows under the GameBump name, work experience, contacts, published material, and some flashy text for your resume. Also, you get to hang out with me and/or Aaron Dunlap - that's an experience that can't be replicated in and of itself.

We look forward to hearing from some great and talented people.

Instructions:

1. Include your position in the subject line, either: staff writer, general contributor, programmer, editor, or graphics designer
2. In the body of your email, include: any prior writing experience, your favorite game (and why!), your owned hardware, your preferred company (if you have one), how you heard about GameBump, what you think you can bring to the table, and why you're just dying to work here.
3. Attached, please include: at least one-two writing samples; this can be anything, but don't let it be less than 500 words. We want to get a feel for your style more than anything. And no viruses, please.
   

Send your email to me here and I'll respond to let you know I received it. If I don't respond, send another copy to here. Good luck.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:42:57 -0500 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/playstation_4_development_farther_along_than_we_thought http://www.gamebump.com/go/playstation_4_development_farther_along_than_we_thought http://www.gamebump.com/go/playstation_4_development_farther_along_than_we_thought# Though the dust has yet to settle on this current generation of consoles (all three have only experienced one holiday season together on store shelves), rumors of next-generation development inevitably spring up here or there.

Popular German site, Gamefront, is reporting that Sony (Japan) is currently seeking a software engineer to work on backward compatibility for the PlayStation 3 and an un-named next-generation system (which as far as we know would be the PlayStation 4). The engineer would implement and improve emulation of PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP (also for PS3) for this next-generation hardware.

If one believes the rumor then PS4 development must be much farther along than seems reasonable, as all three companies have expressed a desire to extend this generation's life-span as long as possible (remember that ten-year mark that Sony set for the PS3?)

One would also have to believe that it'd be a great bonus for the PS4 to feature backwards compatibility all the way back to the original PlayStation, taking advantage of Sony's extensive lineup throughout the years. Of course, it's just as likely that this is a mistranslation blown out of proportion.

The rumor follows a recent Microsoft rumor regarding the Xbox 3.

You can check out an image of the job listing text here.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:37:45 -0600 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/gamebump_is_hiring_now_you_too_can_be_tortured_by_our_management http://www.gamebump.com/go/gamebump_is_hiring_now_you_too_can_be_tortured_by_our_management http://www.gamebump.com/go/gamebump_is_hiring_now_you_too_can_be_tortured_by_our_management#

I promise the flames die down eventually...

GameBump is officially seeking to hire talented writers who are interested in working within the gaming journalism field, so if you've got mad writing skills, have a drive for seeking out the latest gaming news and reviews, and know your way around a console or two, you're just what this new, fresh site is looking for. It also helps if you can take a joke (see above).

Applicants need not have experience working on another site, but they must include some recent writing samples to prove they're not in the fifth grade. Accepted applicants will be put on probation until they find their niche, be it news, reviews, previews, editing, interviews, editorials, or various features. Previous experience within the industry is an obvious plus, but mostly we're interested in people with a passion for videogames who'd like to join this exclusive, innovative team.

GameBump is also searching for additional programmers and graphics designers to help lighten the load on the rest of us; simply include the position you're looking at in the subject line of the email and our very own programming or graphics specialists will talk with you about specific knowledge you should already have.

At current all positions are volunteer, but you get free games, the chance to attend events/trade shows under the GameBump name, work experience, contacts, published material, and some flashy text for your resume. Also, you get to hang out with me and/or Aaron Dunlap - that's an experience that can't be replicated in and of itself.

We look forward to hearing from some great and talented people.

Instructions:

1. Include your position in the subject line, either: staff writer, general contributor, programmer, editor, or graphics designer
2. In the body of your email, include: any prior writing experience, your favorite game (and why!), your owned hardware, your preferred company (if you have one), how you heard about GameBump, what you think you can bring to the table, and why you're just dying to work here.
3. Attached, please include: at least one-two writing samples; this can be anything, but don't let it be less than 500 words. We want to get a feel for your style more than anything. And no viruses, please.
   

Send your email to me here and I'll respond to let you know I received it. If I don't respond, send another copy to here. Good luck.

]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:55:28 -0600 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing http://www.gamebump.com/go/blizzard_posts_another_nextgen_mmo_job_listing# Blizzard has done some consistent updating to its available job listings page recently, including today's call for a game physics/collision programmer for a next-generation MMO.

There are zero details on the game, as to be expected, and the job listing follows several others seeking motivated individuals who'd be working on this same next-gen MMO (one assumes), including a lead 3D character artist and 3D environment artist.

If you're interested in giving the jobs a peek (as well as taking a guess at what Blizzard might be working on), click the link below.

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:12:26 -0500 Shiva Stella http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30 http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30 http://www.gamebump.com/go/disgaea_afternoon_of_darkness_ships_oct_30#

If you're a fan of the more unique strategy-RPG then you may be interested to know that NIS America's Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness has shipped for the PlayStation Portable and will be in stores on October 30 if not sooner.

That means it's RPG crunch-time for Nippon Ichi lovers.

Hit the jump for information on the game as well as a job tidbit if you're curious about the localization end of the gaming industry (and possess both reading and writing skills in English and Japanese). NIS America is also seeking game testers if you reside in Santa Ana, CA.

I am all about employing the masses - keeps them from rioting.


Excerpted material follows:

Players will initially take on the role of Overlord Laharl, a young demon prince who has just woken from a two-year long nap and finds out that his father, who was the king, has passed away. In order to regain his rightful title as King of the Netherworld, Laharl sets off on a demonic adventure, but must do so with a back stabbing servant, love stupid angel, and a few disgruntled penguins who are looking for trouble.

Afternoon of Darkness Disgaea’s game system is simple yet addictive. It has the same basic concept as other strategy RPGs, but uses many unique features and enhancements that make this game unprecedented.

Here's a handy features list:

• Geo Panel – Is a group of stat altering elemental properties that are placed upon certain parts of the battlefields. When there are one or more colored square panels on the battle grid, it means an element can affect that area. The effect can boost or reduce your unit’s stats.
• Geo Cube – A new addition to the PSP version, Geo Cubes are magic items that add more depth to multiplayer battles. You can use the various Geo Cubes to enhance your abilities, summon monsters, or even attack your enemies with them.
• Demon Gadgets – Are randomly generated items that appear on the battlefield. By acquiring these gadgets, you can power your units up. Some demon gadgets can level your unit up by 30 levels at once.
• Transmigration – A form of reincarnation that allows you to start over from level 1, but your unit will grow stronger than before.

And finally, if you were looking for information regarding game localization or game testing (for NIS America), click here. If you're up for more info. on Disgaea PSP, however, hit this link.
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