Beta Game Testers Needed: Summer

There are a lot of reasons why someone might want to check out a guide like T Dub Sanders'. One might be interested in the underside of the game testing field. Others might just want to know what they can gain from a guide that is written to help people understand their role in the gaming industry. Others still are just pining for that ultimate career working alongside game developers and designers.

Whatever the reason, T Dub Sanders has put together one of the biggest and best game testing guides on the market – one that shows the underpinnings of the career in their raw, real format. There are no false promises of automatic testing or sitting at home and playing the newest games for hundreds of dollars a day.

That stuff is all pretty much a pipe dream and most people know it – yet many guide writers try to tell everyone that they can become the biggest and best new game testers in a field that doesn't really exist every day and too many fall for it. On the other hand, what T Dub has put together is a much more realistic, much more comprehensive look at what game testing is really about – the hard work and dedication that goes into becoming someone in charge of all that code each day.

By showing what it really takes to be a game tester, T Dub opens up an actual, realistic path to getting into the industry. He showcases skills needed to get started as a tester, the classes or college majors that people better be willing to invest in if they want to be a professional in this field and much more to help them figure out not only if the career path is right for them but if they are going to be cut out for it. That means a great deal for someone who may or may not know exactly what a game tester does and how it operates.

For anyone that is thinking about taking the path toward becoming a game tester, one of the first things that needs to be done is to learn more about what the career entails. Those people should pick up T Dub's newest guide and get a real insider's look at the job and how it really works. If you're serious about doing what T Dub shows you, you'll be on the fast track toward game testing in no time flat.

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Monday, September 30, 2013

PlayStation Summer Blast starts today, steep discounts on popular games

Posted July 2nd, 2013 at 20:49 EDT by Kyle Prahl0 Comments

Alongside today's North American PlayStation Store update comes the PlayStation Summer Blast, a multi-week series of steep discounts on popular digital titles.

Sony's on the right track here (I myself have spent undue amounts on attractive Steam summer bundles), and a winning selection of games are on offer at 60 percent discounts for regular users. PS Plus subscribers get up 80 percent discounts on the same games.

Here's the full lineup of PlayStation Summer Blast game discounts, some of which are currently in effect. We'll be posting the full PlayStation Store update later tonight, but for now, sound off in the comments if you're excited to download any of these titles!

From the official PlayStation Blog:

July 2nd – 9th

Call Of Duty Black Ops II (PS3):

Regular Price: $59.99, Sale Price: $41.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $37.79

The Amazing Spider-Man (PS3):

Regular Price: $49.99, Sale Price: $29.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $20.99

Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest (PS Vita/PSP):

Regular Price: $9.99, Sale Price: $4.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $2.50

Mortal Kombat (PS Vita):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

Mortal Kombat (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands (PS3)

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $7.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $4.00

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: the Game (PS3):

Regular Price: $9.99, Sale Price: $3.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $2.00

Shadow of the Colossus (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

Ratchet & Clank Collection (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $14.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $7.50

July 9th – 16th

Fast & Furious Showdown (PS3):

Regular Price: $39.99, Sale Price: $31.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $23.99

Star Trek (PS3):

Regular Price: $54.99, Sale Price: $43.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $32.99

Men In Black: Alien Crisis (PS3):

Regular Price: $39.99, Sale Price: $29.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $20.99

The Simpsons Arcade Game (PS3):

Regular Price: $9.99, Sale Price: $6.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $4.89

X-Men (PS3):

Regular Price: $9.99, Sale Price: $6.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $4.89

Hitman Trilogy HD (PS3):

Regular Price: $39.99, Sale Price: $19.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $15.99

Lord of the Rings: War in the North (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

Silent Hill: Book of Memories (PS Vita):

Regular Price: $29.99, Sale Price: $14.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $7.50

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (PS3):

Regular Price: $29.99, Sale Price: $14.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $7.50

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (PS Vita):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

The Adventures of TinTin: The Game (PS3):

Regular Price: $39.99, Sale Price: $19.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $10.00

Star Wars The Force Unleashed II (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $5.00

Just Cause 2 (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $9.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $7.99

Prince of Persia Classics Trilogy (PS3):

Regular Price: $39.99, Sale Price: $15.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $8.00

Tron Evolution (PS Vita):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $7.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $4.00

Alice: Madness Returns (PS3):

Regular Price: $19.99, Sale Price: $7.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $4.00

Fight Night Champion – Full Game (PS3):

Regular Price: $29.99, Sale Price: $11.99, PlayStation Plus Price: $6.00

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Friday, August 16, 2013

How to Take Summer Photographs

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussFor a lot of people, summer is a time to relax and enjoy some downtime. The kids are on vacation and many families take a trip together or even enjoy a staycation. Almost everyone takes pictures to remind them of their good times over the summer season and it's the perfect time for getting fantastic photos of summer landscapes, relaxed people, and nature at her most colorful.

Edit Steps1Avoid harsh light. Sunlight that is too bright will wash everything out and summer certainly brings its fair share of light problems for the photographer, with its brilliantly sunny days. Midday sunlight will spoil your photos and is the time of day for enjoying your lunch or an indoor museum, rather than for taking photographs. If you have no choice, prefer photos (especially portraits) in the shade at this time of day or your subjects will end up with a lot of unflattering shadows on their faces. Otherwise, the best times for shooting are early morning or the late afternoon and into the evening, when the light is softer and creates shadows.

The time of day is dependent on the angle of the sun at your latitude. Depending on where you live, you may have to rise earlier than other places to capture fast moving early morning light and low angled light. The light appearing just after dawn carries many warm tones but indirectly lit subjects will appear blue because the light is weak.Adding the right types of filter to a camera can help create better shots during harsh light.2Play around with images at different times of the day. Select a scene that you particularly like and try photographing it at different times of the day, both when there are shadows and when there is direct sunlight only. You'll be amazed at how differently the photos turn out and how the colors, shapes, and structural elements vary in strength dependent on the time of the day the shots are taken. Practicing with this a little will give you a good feel for the best light for different objects throughout the day.

Strong, direct light creates short shadows. These are best used for emphasizing large shapes. This is usually midday sun, so don't completely dismiss it but work with it for strong shapes and forms that will still appear majestic in spite of shadows. It's a good time for photographing anything with texture that needs to be made clear on vertical surfaces, such as tombstone carvings, and anything that has contours, such as landscape.Diffuse sunlight will bring out the colors and shapes in objects such as flowerbeds more.As the day grows older, the shadows begin to lengthen and you'll be able to best capture the shapes of your subjects but you'll find the contrast is less obvious than at midday.Late afternoon photography tends to bring less wind and some excellent still shots of land and water can benefit from this.3Amplify the colors of summer. Summer and spring are a time of growth and much vibrant color. It is important that your shots reflect that, to give the viewer the best feel for the season possible. The best time for maximizing color is early in the morning or late in the afternoon. If the sun is too bright and washes everything out, use some type of filter on your camera, although it's best to avoid garden photography when the sun is too bright (midday) as it rarely turns out well.

Overcast early morning light can create evenly illuminated effects on your subject, making it ideal for clear photography.4Carry, or use, flash for your closer shots. Using the flash will reduce shadows in the images.

5Tell a story with the photographs. You and your photography subjects are out there doing something... not just sitting in the front yard. Let the pictures relate at least part of what is going on.

Follow people's movements. At the beginning of the day, you'll probably capture much activity. As the heat of the day wears on, people will retreat and relax or slacken their pace. As the heat of the day begins to dissipate in the late afternoon and evening, the pace will pick up again. Try to work with the natural flow of what your human subjects are doing normally and capture informal portraits, which reflect the ease and informality of summer.For a garden scene, the story could focus on the abundance of annuals that are in flower, the blossoms, and the wildlife that is enjoying the warmth and easier living summer brings with it. A lot of color behind a garden border is best photographed from a distance; use a long lens to compress the various colors and fill the frame.When taking photos of people lazing in the summer sun, find interesting angles and features in the photo. For example, someone lazing in a hammock could be asked to smile and lean out a bit, while the backdrop might show a bright green lawn and the foreground some beautiful flowers.6Ask your subjects to at least look like they're having fun. Obviously, capturing your subjects while they're feeling happy and enjoying their summer activities as much as possible is the best time to take shots. However, maybe for some reason, it isn't the most fun they've ever had, but incite them to 'fake it till they make it'. A dour mood will reflect itself in the images and doesn't make for very pleasant memories!

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This video gives a clear explanation of taking portrait shots in sunny weather, including use of the flash to remove shadows from the subject's face.

Edit TipsThere are many specifics related to summer photography. Read up on taking better photos at the beach, in a garden, and at festive events where there is much movement and color.Consider sunset shots as well. During summer these can be very relaxing, especially if people are on boats or relaxing along the shore. You can have fun with the optical illusions that happen at this time of day to such as when the sun appears much bigger than near objects as it is low in the sky. Dust, smog, and other atmospheric elements will all impact sunset shots, so be ready for that and treat it as part of the photo.

Edit WarningsDon't photograph the sun direct during the daytime as the intense brightness can harm your eyesight. The exceptions are when the sun is setting, when the sun is obscured or diffused by a cloud, or when you have a proper solar filter attached.

Edit Things You'll NeedCameraFlashAlarm clock for early morning shots

Edit Related wikiHowsHow to Shoot Slide Film Nature PhotographyHow to Organize Photos to Build a Video ScrapbookHow to Plan a Family VacationHow to Vacation in Kauai for a WeekHow to Be Lazy During Summer Vacation

Edit Sources and CitationsConcept for this article comes from PictureCorrect.com, http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-for-better-summer-photography/John Hedgecoe, The new manual of photography, pp. 144-155, pp. 298-299, (2008), ISBN 978-1-4053-3476-1 – research sourceArticle Info Featured Article

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