WOW! Be a part of console/gaming history!

[klamkilla]

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Infinium Labs is looking for around 100 experienced gamers with broadband to beta test its upcoming Phantom game console.

Infinium Labs has today announced that it is accepting applications for the public beta test of its Phantom game console on its official Web site. The goal of the public beta is to have at least 100 experienced gamers with broadband to test the Phantom console starting beginning towards the end of this year. Successful applicants will be at least 13 years of age, and reside either in the US or Canada.

Infinium Labs plans to unveil the Phantom to public audiences for the first time at this summer's Ultimate Gamers Expo in Los Angeles. The console, which was first announced back in January, will purportedly support games on demand, game demos, seamless upgrades and patch management.

source: GameSpot

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Yeesh, who WOULDN'T want to get in on what could quite possibly be the runaway console success story of the century

Seriously, a resume? A resume? What the hell? Do they actually want to know your qualifications for PLAYING GAMES? Well, I have motor skills, and such... So, I guess I'm qualified...

[nbrid]

Well I spent all the time signing up (coicidentally right when klam IM'd me about it) and it turns out I need some kind of Outlook PST file? God I use yahoo mail...I plan on using Outlook on my new computer but Im not setting up the POP3 for this. Anyway, I'll tell you what I was GOING to telll them:


My main suggestion is that the Phantom launches with a wide array of games to choose from. Also there must be at least one killer app that makes people want the system as opposed to being interested in its functionality. It's important to deliver games to all audiences without alienating anyone or creating the wrong image. The controller has to feel like an extension of the hand as opposed to something like the original xbox controller that feels like garbage. Without the support of big 3rd party developers such as Namco, Capcom, Konami, and Electronic Arts, it will be difficult to attract gamers that purchase by name recognition alone. As far as the service goes, anything over $10 a month will keep a good number of people away from buying it.


See, I tried to be as nice as possible. Lowsy savages.

[BoneStormer]

Holy shit! Man this is so damn amazing. I can't belive this... someone actually started a new thread!


My suggestion is pack it in now. The market is having a hard enough time supporting 3 consoles, a 4th has no chance (just ask Sega). This is interesting though, might be your only chance ever to try "Phantom". I beat Metroid Prime with all 4 art galleries unlocked so unlike someone here, I certainly am qualified...

Patch managment? WTF? Not a good start right there... The whole "On demand" sounds sketchy. I like to have a hardcopy of a game I can play whenever and for however long I want.

Get out, and take your Sacagawea dollars with you! I'll give you 'til three. One!

[nbrid]

When listing my top 5 games, I decided NOT to put in Kirby Superstar. I'm a liar and baby Jesus hates me for it

[Psydd]

I also don't have no POP3 to send my form in...well, guess I'll probably never get a chance to play this console, because I'm too cheap to set up something to go along with my MS Outlook.