Do you play video games?

Volition, a video game developer located in downtown Champaign, needs YOU to help us make better games. Enroll in our playtest program, and you could be playing games as they are being developed.

Our studies range from on-line surveys requiring only a few minutes, to lengthy usability tests that can take 2-3 hours, always scheduled at your convenience. And if you are selected - you will be appropriately compensated for your time and your help. You must be 18 years or older to participate. PhotoID is required at the time of the study.

To enroll, please complete the survey below. Volition collects this information for the sole purpose of matching you with an appropriate study. All information is kept confidential and will not be distributed outside of Volition. For more details read our privacy policy.

You must have a valid email address in order to complete this survey. After completion, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to validate your results. You must take this step before you will be enrolled. Any question about this process can be sent to: game_survey@volition-inc.com.

Also, if you have gaming friends, please tell them to enroll as well!

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Retype Email Address *

Daytime Phone * - (XXX)XXX-XXXX

Gender *
Male Female
Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Evening Phone


Full time student?
  Where?
  

Current Job Title or Position

Employer



How did you learn about this site?


If a Volition employee referred you, enter the name of the employee below.




How do you play?

On which platform(s) do you play games?
 Xbox 360
 Xbox
 PlayStation 3 (PS3)
 PlayStation 2 (PS2)
 PlayStation Portable (PSP)
 Nintendo DS
 Nintendo Wii
 Nintendo GameCube
 Game Boy
 PC
 Mobile Phone
 Other

Which platform(s) do you have in your home?
 Xbox 360
 Xbox
 PlayStation 3 (PS3)
 PlayStation 2 (PS2)
 PlayStation Portable (PSP)
 Nintendo DS
 Nintendo Wii
 Nintendo GameCube
 Game Boy
 PC
 Mobile Phone
 Other

If you play console games online, which of the following systems do you use?
 PS3
 PS2
 Xbox360
 Xbox
 Nintendo DS
 PSP
 Other

If you play computer games online, which of the following game types do you play?
 Multiplayer games (e.g. Counterstrike, etc)
 Massively multiplayer online games (e.g. EverQuest)
 Free gaming sites (e.g.,Pogo.com, Zone.com)
 Do not play computer games online

Have you used Xbox Live?
Yes
No

What level of service do you have with Xbox Live?
Silver
Gold
Trial
None

Have you downloaded game content for your console, PC or mobile phone?
Yes
No

Have you made and posted game content? (inc. maps, mods, skins, etc.)
Yes
No

On average, how many hours per week do you play video games?
On a PC?
On a console?

On average, how many games do you buy per year?


On average, how many games do you rent per year?





What do you play?

General Categories
 Adventure games (e.g. Myst, Monkey Island)
 Role-playing (e.g. Diablo, Final Fantasy)
 Arcade classics (e.g. Pac-man, Frogger)
 Life simulations (e.g. The Sims, Zoo Tycoon)
 Massively multiplayer online (e.g. Everquest, Sims Online)
 Platformers (e.g. Mario64, Ratchet & Clank)
 Strategy games (e.g. Civilization, Warcraft)
 Sports games (e.g. football, golf, extreme)
 Flight games (e.g. simulation or combat)

Action
 Action games (e.g. Tomb Raider)
 Open World (e.g. Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row)
 First-person shooters (e.g. Halo, Half-Life)
 Third-person shooters (e.g. Gears of War, Mercenaries, Max Payne)
 Survival / Horror (e.g. Resident Evil, Silent Hill)
 Fighting (e.g. Mortal Kombat, WWE Smackdown)

Racing
 Racing (e.g. Gran Turismo, Need for Speed)
 Off-road / Rally racing (e.g. RalliSport, 4x4 Evolution)
 Driving combat / Mayhem (e.g. Twisted Metal, Midtown Madness)
 Kart-style racing (e.g. Mario Kart, Crash Nitro Kart)

Other
 Card, board & casino (e.g. Monopoly, Hearts)
 Music & rhythm (e.g. Parappa the Rapper, DDR)
 Party games (e.g. Mario Party, Fuzion Frenzy)
 Puzzle, game show & trivia (e.g. Tetris, Jeopardy)

How do you learn about games that you buy?
 Print ads
 TV ads
 Reviews
 Word-of-mouth
 Other

What game do you plan to buy next?


What game platform do you plan to buy next?



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