Write a Walk-Through; Get Paid to Play

23 February 2011
Writing a walk-through requires genuine interest in a game, keen observation and precise word choice. You will explore every inch of the game and uncover any secret or tip there is to find. In addition, you might need to replay the game to ensure that you're not giving away random guesses.

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Gaming, anyone? Juice up your gameplay with extra cash.
(photo credit: Petr Kratochvil)
A number of gaming enthusiasts write walk-throughs for fun. A few lucky gamers get paid to do the work. This summer, you might be one of the few gamers out there who will qualify for the opportunity! 

A Visayas-based entrepreneur is actively seeking a hard-core gamer to play a game and document the game play. This means two things: YES, you will get paid to play and YES, you need to write a walk-through but it doesn't have to be a full-blown article. Are you up for the challenge?  


HARD-CORE GAMER NEEDED THIS SUMMER

The opportunity to play and get paid is open to students, fresh graduates or anyone with a passion for games like Black Ops. 


Qualifications:
  1. decent English writing skills
  2. commitment and dedication
  3. secure and reliable internet connection at home
  4. passion for gaming

Minimum PC Requirements:
  1. DirectX: 9.0c
  2. Hard disk space: 9Gb
  3. Memory: 2Gb (Vista requires 3Gb)
  4. Operating system: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack
  5. Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz or better
  6. Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  7. Video: NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM, or better

Pay:
  1. P2500 a week via PayPal or G-Cash only
  2. six days a week for 4 straight weeks or so
  3. bonus for good output or performance

Procedure if selected:
  1. To build trust, the employer will send you initial proof of payment.
  2. You will receive the game installer via courier (e.g., JRS).
  3. You will send daily updates of your progress with the game.
  4. You will write about missions (where to go and what to do), characters, weapons and suits, as well as items (why they are valuable and how you can get them).
  5. You will be paid at the end of every week.

Application:
  1. Send your resume and any questions you have about the job to april@padebuen.com
  2. In the subject line, write "teecup CD32 GAMER-Writer Application"


Longer than your typical cheat sheet, a walk-through is a detailed piece of writing that literally guides your readers in a game. The document contains tips, explanations and detailed help on how to complete a mission, solve a puzzle or defeat enemies. Players who feel stuck in a certain level often consult a walk-through. Well, you probably know more than I do about writing a walk-through if you're a hard-core gamer reading this blog right now. So, good luck on your application!

Disclaimer: This post is not a sponsored review. I am in no way affiliated with the company hiring gamers, although I did correspond with the person in order to get more details about the job for this blog post. If you have any questions about this paid-to-play opportunity, please write an e-mail to the above-given address directly. As of this moment, the position has not yet been filled, and the clock is ticking...
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