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Comments (97)
  • Gaga
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    You are the most enthusiastic from everyone about Blistered Thumbs))
    I am sure it will be awesome!!
  • Lotus Prince
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    I've already sent an email! I realize that you're looking for written articles, and that my submissions are Let's Play videos, but they're still informative in their own way, in that I try to analyze what I see, and carefully explain my way through the games. Gamers, especially younger ones, can easily miss out on games from the 2000's and before, and those games are the main ones that I play. At the very least, I can offer a broader perspective of the gaming world, and I have been explicitly thanked for some of the games that I've played, for that very reason (the viewer couldn't access the game on his/her own, etc).

    Whatever the case may be, I can't wait until the site opens, and I know that people are going to be pouring into the place like a mob!
  • DeathsHead419  - Seriously
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    You've gotta pick Lotus Prince up, his LP's are great.
  • Qarx
    For the lead editers, are reviews of older games (i.e., games that were released 4 years+ ago) permitted?

    EDIT:

    November 5th? Great... SCOTT!! Now a red letter date not only for science[!], but for Blistered Thumbs!

    Sorry, I couldn't resist making a joke about that =P.
  • Timeswordsman  - Damn....
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    If only, if only.
    I would love to apply to this, But I don't meet the age requirement, I could reach the other requirements but fortune does not smile on me today.
    Just two goddamn years...
  • Colme  - Double damn...
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    I find myself in the same predicament. Oh well... best of luck to those who do meet the requirements.
  • Yeoden
    I am considering for some applications, though you didn't explain some of the questions that aroused during this video. But hoping you answer them and maybe it'll clarify for people wondering about them too:

    First question - Are the applications restricted to US only residents or are European/Asian/African residents also viable candidates?

    Second question - Are the main positions you listed payed positions, since it does involve a lot of work?


    That's what i wanted to know :) . Hope for an answer!
  • BirdmanTWIG
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    I'm Canadian and I'm apart of Blistered Thumbs so far as I know,its kosher for North America
  • nirobu
    er... what does kosher mean? :P i'm curious as to whether i can apply for any of these positions. i live in the philippines
  • Lotus Prince
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    "er... what does kosher mean?"

    The way he's using it, he means "it's okay." In the literal sense, kosher is a term that's used to refer to food that Jewish people can eat.
  • nirobu
    ahh, so... no go on anyone outside of america?
  • BirdmanTWIG
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    I"m not 100%
    I'm sure Joe will answer all these questions when people apply.
    Who cares where you live, apply anyway and if your good,I'm sure it'll get figured out
  • AngryJoeShow
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    Out of Country People are Fine! They may even have a leg up to cover some of the times everyone else is asleep - especially with news posts!

    AS long as, and this is a big IF, your Written English is strong. If thats good, please by all means apply and let us know what country you are!
  • Dead Planet
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    Best of luck with it all, Joe + friends!
  • Lawnmower
    So are these paid positions?
  • Yarumasi
    I concur with this post, while writing 2 posts a day may seem basic, I'm busy with my own paid blog where I review content for a regular job. I'm wondering if this will be paid so I can drop that and get some real recognition for my gaming reviews.
  • AngryJoeShow
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    Sorry I missed this in the video! This is a start up website 100% bootstrapped. Here's the compensation as per the Websites Message and copied over from the forums post:

    Positions are on a voluntary basis, for now. However, if accepted you will start receiving review copies sooner rather than later, and are considered eligible to attend and participate in events, interviews, and game conventions with the channel awesome crew under the blistered thumbs banner! You may also be asked to partake in community events such as live tournaments and video cross overs with the BT producers on their respective shows or on the official blistered thumbs podcast.
  • Qarx
    I have a question on the latter part of that. If someone has to go a huge distance (i.e., leave the state or country), will Blistered Thumbs be financing the venture (as in, paying for plane tickets etc.)? I was just curious.
  • Divide By Zero
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    Yeah, was thinking that myself as I'm, you know, on the other side of the world. Might get pricey.
  • Kagato
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    This is great news. I will try and round up some of my old reviews I did on other sites and apply for a few positions.

    I look forward to hopefully working with you guys at Blistered Thumbs.
  • WarxePB
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    Remember, remember, the fifth of November...

    because that's when Blistered Thumbs goes online! I'm really excited for this, and I can definitely tell Joe is as well.
  • LryukTheRogue  - WHAT?
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    armada of the damned was cancled D: noooo that sucks :(
  • Moondoggie
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    Honestly can't wait for this website , along with all its new names.
  • Divide By Zero
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    Joe, if I bring you some cookies and beer could we coordinate some tight-knit time?

    Giggity.
  • Souji Seta
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    If say I became a top ten list guy, could I still make community reviews, or would that be bad form?
  • AngryJoeShow
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    Course you can! You can apply for multiple positions. You can also Submit independent single reviews as many times as you like.

    Thats likely the easiest way to get picked up if you dont get in the initial batch - having 5 of your reviews go up on the site - we review your work internally and bring you on if everything checks out!
  • ladynorbert
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    Guess I know what I'll be doing tomorrow! Gotta get all my ducks in a row and see if they like me. Oh, please, please like me... ;)
  • PeanutButterGamer
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    Is BT by any chance accepting video submissions at this time?
  • Stuffnator3000
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    I will try to apply to a list specialist
  • DaMalteseGuy
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    Let's get Blistered Thumbs on Metacritic!
  • Lord Griffin
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    What will set your site apart from other existing sites?

    Gamefaqs has more written reviews than you'll ever be able to top. They also have basic game information, FAQs, screen shots and individual forums. That seems hard to beat.

    Metacritic not only has composite review scores, but links to individual reviews.

    Kotaku - Video game news site for games and culture. Mostly written articles.

    The thing that makes Theyguywiththeglasses so awesome is the high quality VIDEO reviews, but it doesn't seem that BlisteredThumbs is very interested in these?
  • Thumper17
    While I understand the age limit. Why not 17? Since Mature games are rated for 17 and up. Not that it matters to me, I'm 19. But that's a damn shame for 17 year olds. I also didn't like the way you semi-talked down to people not 18. "We know English is your strongest course." Like you expect 5th graders to apply.

    I guarantee that no one on this site is under the age of 14 or 13. Which is Grade 9 or 8.

    I say if their 17 you take them on and just don't let them go to conventions or what not. That seems fair.
  • PeanutButterGamer
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    Hmm...I don't see how that's an insult. I mean, I'm in college, and I had to take Englsh courses.
  • Lord Griffin
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    Thumper17. I'm not an official part of the site, but I think I can clarify. BisteredThumbs is looking to HIRE people. They might not be offering to PAY them, but they probably want to avoid any chance of their being a possibility of infringing on child labor laws. Few things can screw you over in life more than infringing on the well being of a child ... even a 17 year old one.
  • shampali
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    are they going to get paid as well?
  • obliviousinformant
    This sounds like its going to be a really cool site thats focused on the communtiy unlike most sites I go to that just seem to want to throw the news out there. I think there should be a position that is just dedicated to starting debates about games or related subjects with the community or something on the lines of that.
  • Lord Griffin
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    More questions.

    You have a "PSP" position but nothing for DS? If I might be so bold, might I suggest making it a "mobile gaming" position?

    You mentioned that you have a "review system". I get the impression that you have a fairly standardized review style in mind. However, I cannot find any such guidelines. If I'm going to post reviews in my application, I feel it would help to have those guidelines handy.
  • The Blue Savant
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    You heard it hear first, guys. Angry Joe just predicted the complete shut down of Bioware.

    Now that would send shivers down my spine. Joe's too, by the look on his face after just blurting out that particular example.

    :)
  • kingrat2314
    I'd love to apply for the Top List Editor, but I only have internet on the weekends, and sometimes not even. I'm going to have to fix this situation. The 'freelance' review thing sounds interesting too. Good luck to everybody who does apply!
  • Soske
    Why nothing about user made video reviews? Myself and many others would love to contribute video reviews, not just the written ones that you can get everywhere else.

    Really, the videos are what makes That Guy with the Glasses such a great site, both producer and user made. If Blistered Thumbs isn't going to have videos, why go there when every other site has written reviews and news? Everything you mentioned in the video can be gotten from Metacritic, GameFAQs, etc.
  • True Perception
    Wait, what's Arnie doing as far as gaming in Cawleeforneeya?
  • Lord Griffin
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    True Perception. I believe the law that Joe is referring to is the upcoming supreme court battle: "Schwarzenegger v. Video Software Dealers Association", which will take place "this fall". The internet is abuzz with opinions galore, but very few facts. I'm having a tough time finding official notes on this thing. The crux of the matter is whether a state can pass laws that limit the sales of explicitly rated video games to minors. The contractors are rallying behind "free speech", although personally? I don't think this is a 1st amendment issue at all, if you read the actual laws involved.
  • anysnail
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    i'm gonna leave this one to the pros. if i got my own article it would mainly be me griping about how badly sports games suck (or how bad i am at them) and why aren't there any games for Mac users.

    oh yeah, all that and wii is for kids.

    and one more thing. i love that smilin' face of your AngryJoe. it's really the only reason i clicked on the video!
  • Lotus Prince
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    "oh yeah, all that and wii is for kids. "

    Normally I'd agree, but then it randomly has games like No More Heroes and Mad World. :-P
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