   Need someone in gaming industry for interview for class
  To Whom It May Concern, My name is Brandon Locker. I’m currently attending Kaplan University Online in pursuit of a degree in “Video Game Design and Development”. For my class "Academic Strategies for the IT Professional" I need to interview someone in my chosen field. I'm only allowed to do this interview over the phone or in person. It should only take about 30-45 minutes.  I was wondering if one of you would be able to help me on this matter. My address and phone number will be placed below. This interview is meant to give me an insight to my chosen field and is a large part of my final grade.  I need to perform this interview by no later than June 15, 2009.Thanks,Brandon Lockerbrandonlocker3@student.kaplan.edu117 S. Wilkinson Ave.Sidney, OH 45365(937) 726 - 5221I pefer someone in development or programming, and they need to be or have been working for a legit company as an IT professional. Sorry, I am not trying to be rude, it's just what the professor is asking of me.[Edited by - kewlprograms on June 10, 2009 12:17:23 AM]
  Come on people is there really no one that can take 30-45 minutes of their time to answer a few questions over the phone? Look I'm not really try to step on toes just trying to do my school work. I know I'm not known and that makes most people leery about talking to someone on the phone or meeting them in person.   ;  Ever find someone to interview?I'm sure you're stressed because the deadline for the assignment is near. Might I suggest that you let us know more about the interview itself and offer a different medium of communication. I wouldn't want to call up some random Schmoe on the net, even though I can block calls with my blackberry. If you insist on the interview being "private," how about doing it via instant message?I made a game professionally once, Potty Tots Hide and Seek, and in about two weeks, I'll be co-teaching a game programming workshop at my alma mater for their community education program. If you tell me a little bit more about you're assignment, I'd consider spending time answering your questions.EDIT: I just reread your post and realized that you're only allowed to do this over the phone. If I were you, I'd either:a) Do it over instant message and try to get some credit for the assignment.b) Maybe try Skype and pass it off as a "phone" conversation.   ;  Unless they require a copy of the phone call audio, just do it over messenger.  It's not like they can prove you didn't do it over the phone, and the end result is the same.   ;  Not in the professional industry and I can't speak for other people here but I'm a little leer about providing my name, address, and phone number on public forums to people I don't know very well.  It's not rude, it's just standard caution everyone should take on the internet.  My recomendation would be to try and call a game studio and see if someone there could help.  They might get calls like that all the time.Good luck.   ;  Thanks everyone, I'm sorry I'm getting so worked up but like LuciDreamTheater said the deadline is approaching fast. I have call around 20+ game developers, and no one will respond. I also sent out lots of emails as well. I do realize that most people are very concerned about their privacy and I respect that. I am willing to do the interview over an IM (if you’re willing to help just send me a pm with the IM your want to use, your screen name, and a good time to do it). It’s just 10 questions, so it may take less than the 30-45 min.EDIT:I first need to know...Name:Date Interviewed:Company working/worked for:The questions are...1. What is your title?2. What are your responsibilities?3. What kinds of skills do you need to perform your job?4. Describe what you do during a typical day.5. What other jobs have you held that might have helped prepare you for this position?6. Do you have people who work for you, and what do they do?7. What is one of the most challenging things about the work you do?8. What time management tips could you suggest?9. How do you balance your family, job, work, and leisure time?10. What advice would you give to someone interested in this career?BONUS (not required) Any additional information.If you want to answer these in a fasion that appears as though I asked you in person, fell free, then just PM the results to me.   ;  Name: Steven YauDate Interviewed: 15/06/09Company working/worked for: EA - UK studios - Bright LightThe questions are...1. What is your title? Game Programmer2. What are your responsibilities? Prototype and implement new gameplay mechanics  (although I did do a stint in Frontend)3. What kinds of skills do you need to perform your job?Problem solving and and being able to work as part of a team. 4. Describe what you do during a typical day.Check email, chat to the Lead about what has been done and plan tasks for the next couple of days. There are also frequent demostrations and feedback on the finished tasks which gets fed back to the tasks.The typical day will vary depedning on the stage of the project. for example, during the later stages of the project, the focus shifts towards bug fixing.5. What other jobs have you held that might have helped prepare you for this position?None.6. Do you have people who work for you, and what do they do?No.7. What is one of the most challenging things about the work you do?Deciding on what is 'fun' and what isn't (which is harder then it sounds).8. What time management tips could you suggest?Minimise 'goofing off' time during work hours and break tasks down into small chunks which you can tick off at a consistent rate.9. How do you balance your family, job, work, and leisure time?Go home on time whenever possible.10. What advice would you give to someone interested in this career?Plenty of research both in the job you want to do and the courses available.BONUS (not required) Any additional information.How I broke into the industry;  Thanks to everyone that has responded. It has helped. As soon as I find out I'll let you know the grade I got on it.   