Category Archives: Games QA Tester

Train2Game News: Darksiders II Creative Manager on getting into the industry

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Train2Game News recently went to a Darksiders II preview event organised by THQ. While there we had a quick chat with Vigil Games Creative Manager Jeremy Greiner, who told us how he broke into the games industry and offered advice to those looking to get in.

“My gateway into the industry was through community.” He told The Train2Game Blog.

“I was very active on the Microsoft forums, in the shooter forums, and ended up on becoming community manager and from there moved forward on the path.”

“Once you get your foot in the door, it’s all about what you do with it, so just get that foot in the door and keep trying hard.” Greiner added.

Getting a foot in the door can be a very important step towards a career in the games industry, and it’s something that Train2Game can provide students with thanks to the work placement scheme.

There’s more advice from industry professionals about getting into the industry here on The Train2Game Blog.

Also, keep reading for the latest Darksiders II news. Vigil’s action adventure game is scheduled for release for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in August. A Wii U version will arrive at a later date.

What are your thoughts on Greiner’s path into the industry and his advice?

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Train2Game News: World of Mercenaries beta begins today, sign-ups still open

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Train2Game students can sign-up to take part in the closed beta for World of Mercenaries, an upcoming  MMOFPS from City Interactive, which begins today.

The PC shooter built using Epic’s Unreal Engine offers “fast-paced game play and a high degree of freedom of movement” where “Purists will find a new battlefield for fame and glory; casual players will be more than just targets.”

Those interested in joining the World of Mercenaries beta need to visit the official website and select ‘Apply for beta’

City Interactive say players who take part in the closed beta will have a part in helping to build Mercenaries. Earlier today The Train2Game Blog reported on how feedback from the Firefall beta has helped Red 5 Studios develop the game.

For more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

What are your initial thoughts on World of Mercenaries? Will you apply to take part in the beta?

Leave your comments here on The Train2Game Blog, or on the Train2Game forum.

Train2Game news: Mercenary Ops closed beta accepting applications

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Train2Game students can sign up for the upcoming beta for third person free-to-play PC shooter Mercenary Ops from Yingpei Games, the studio formerly known as Epic Games China.

Beta testing will begin in mid-June, with six types of competitive and cooperative game modes across a number of maps based in a near future where guns for hire fight each other. For your chance to take part in the Mercenary Ops beta, simply ‘Like’ the game’s official Facebook page.

Mercenary Ops is scheduled to launch in the summer, with the free-to-play shooter featuring micro transactions, allowing players to unlock and customise weapons. The game is being built using Epic’s Unreal Engine 3.

“Balancing is always a major concern when it comes to online shooters, especially when they are free-to-play,” said Mercenary Ops Producer Jason Sharp on the decision to hold a beta test.

“Because of this, we have committed heavily to testing the game internally and have even invited some of the world’s best professional gamers for their invaluable feedback. With the launch of our closed beta we will have the chance to garner even more feedback, this time from general shooter fans.” he added.

And for more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

What are your initial thoughts on Mercenary Ops? Will you be applying to take part in the beta?

Leave your comments here on The Train2Game Blog or on the Train2Game forum.

Train2Game news: LittleBigPlanet PS Vita beta open for registration

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Train2Game students can register to take part in the upcoming LittleBigPlanet beta on PlayStation Vita.  The goal of the beta is to get feedback from players about the overall experience of the game.

Those interested in taking part in the LittleBigPlanet Vita beta need to go here for a chance to be selected. Of course, you’ll need to be a PlayStation Vita owner, or someone to plans to buy one in the near future, in order to take part.

LittleBigPlanet Vita is being partially developed by Middlesbrough studio Double Eleven, where Train2Game student Darren Price has been on a work placement.

As previously reported by The Train2Game Blog, over six million community created levels have been produced by LittleBigPlanet players.  There’s more about LittleBigPlanet here.

And for more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

Will you be applying to take part in the LittleBigPlanet PS Vita beta? Are you still using the level creation tools of previous games in the series?

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Train2Game news: Team 17 announce Worms Revolution closed beta

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Train2Game students have the opportunity to sign up to participate in the upcoming closed beta for Team 17’s Worms Revolution.

Worms Revolution is the latest title in Team 17’s long running turn based series, which will feature different classes for the first time. Players will be able to build teams with up to four types of worm, with the soldier, the scout, the heavy and the scientist all offering unique abilities and tactics.

To apply to take part in the Worms Revolution closed beta, you’ll need both a Steam and Team 17 forum account. Once you have those, apply to take part in the beta by emailing wormsbeta@team17.com with ‘Worms Revolution Beta’ in the subject line.

For more information, see the Worms Facebook page. Worms Revolution is scheduled for release later this year on PC and consoles, with the closed beta beginning in the new few weeks.  You can watch the Worms Revolution announcement trailer below.

As previously reported by The Train2Game Blog, Team 17 believe that there’s never been an easier time to be an indie game developer.

And for more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

What are your thoughts on Worms Revolution? Are you a fan of the series? Will you apply to take part in the beta?

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Train2Game news: F1 Online: The Game beta open for registration

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Train2Game students have the chance to join Codemasters’ F1 Online: The Game closed beta. F1 Online: The Game is a free-to-play browser based Formula 1 racing and management game.

Codemasters say” players will make the calls to develop their own personal franchise and improve their car’s performance on the circuit,” and more as they act as an F1 team boss and also take part in online multiplayer races.

To register for the F1 Online: The Game, and earn exclusive in-game rewards, visit www.F1OnlineTheGame.com, and watch the trailer below, here on The Train2Game Blog.

Earlier this month, The Train2Game Blog reported that Codemasters have launched a new label, Codemasters Racing. The first game to be released through it will be DiRT Showdown next month.

Get an insight into life at Codemasters in our interview with F1 2011 Chief Game Designer Steve Hood, while there’s more news from the studio here on The Train2Game Blog.

And for more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

Will you sign up for the F1 Online: The Game closed beta? What are your initial thoughts on the title?

Leave your comments here on The Train2Game Blog, or on the Train2Game forum.

Train2Game news: Diablo III open beta reached 300,000 simultaneously players

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Train2Game students will know how important beta testing can be to game development, and with the Diablo III open beta taking place last weekend, Blizzard got a big test for their upcoming title.

Over 300,000 people were playing the Diablo III beta at the same time, with many more joining in throughout the weekend.

“I think we peaked at around 300k concurrent. Total users? I don’t know… a lot.” Blizzard community manager Bashiok posted to Twitter.

Diablo III is released next month.

Beta testing is an excellent way for Train2Game students, especially those on the Games QA Tester course to practice their bug hunting skills. In a recent interview with The Train2Game Blog, Brawl Busters developers Rock Hippo told us that beta testing is “crucial” to the game development process.

For more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog. There’s more Blizzard news here.

Did you play the Diablo III beta? Tell us about it.

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Train2Game news: Diablo III enters open beta weekend

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Train2Game students can play Diablo III this weekend, as Blizzard has announced an open beta will be active from today through until Monday. The purpose of the Diablo III open beta is to stress test the servers ahead of next month’s release.

Those interested in taking part in this weekend’s Diablo III open beta need to log in to or create their Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net/, then download the game client from here. Diablo III beta testers can team up with friends and play all of the game’s five classes up to Level 13. A full FAQ on the beta is on Battlenet.

Beta testing is an excellent way for Train2Game students, especially those on the Games QA Tester course to practice their bug hunting skills. In a recent interview with The Train2Game Blog, Brawl Busters developers Rock Hippo told us that beta testing is “crucial” to the game development process.

For more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

Are you looking forward to Diablo III? Will you be taking part in the open beta this weekend?

Leave your comments here on The Train2Game Blog, or on the Train2Game forum.

Train2Game news: Family Guy Online enters open beta

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Train2Game students can now register to play Family Guy Online, which has now entered open beta.

The free-to-play, browser based MMO is based on the hit TV series, allows you to interact with Family Guy characters and other players in this game world version of Quahog.

Family Guy Online players create their own character, based on one of four classes influenced by the show’s central cast, as they take on quests to help the town’s residents. It’s written and voiced by the talent behind the TV series.

Train2Game students interesting in taking part in the Family Guy Online open beta can register on the game’s website.

Beta testing is an excellent way for Train2Game students, especially those on the Games QA Tester course to practice their bug hunting skills. In a recent interview with The Train2Game Blog, Brawl Busters developers Rock Hippo told us that beta testing is “crucial” to the game development process.

For more on beta testing, how it’s useful for Train2Game students, and opportunities to get involved with it, keep reading the Train2Game blog.

What are your initial thoughts about Family Guy Online? Will you be signing up to take part in the beta?

Leave your freakin’ sweet comments here on The Train2Game Blog, or on the Train2Game forum.

Look Who doctored a visit from a Dalek at the Train2Game stand at GSL?

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Train2Game at Gadget Show Live gets a surprise visit from a Dr Who Dalek