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Games playtesting and user research. Have your game opinions heard. We give you the chance to playtest unreleased games, tell us what you thought and pay you for your time.
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Lovely staff and nice atmosphere
This was my first playtest and it was fantastic to take part in. The staff are accomodating and communicative, keeping close correspondence where needed the week before the playtest. Additionally, they're very understanding. On the day of the playtest I was running slightly late; luckily there are multiple ways of contacting them and they responded quickly. The experience itself is very organised and casual; you're asked your true opinion and there's no pressure or incentive to say something "wrong". Finally, the pay is also quick and efficient! I would definitely go again.
I've been a regular participant
I've been a regular participant at Player Research and would 100% recommend it to any interesting in video games or video game development.
Great company
The staff at Player Research were all lovely and welcoming and it was a very cool experience getting to test new games. The compensation was very fair and I felt valued and respected for my feedback.
Fun experience
Fun experience, nice helpful people, efficient payments. 100% would recommend
Fabulous people to work for
Great fun, great people and instant payment. Just all round a truly enjoyable place to work.
Very cool experience
Very cool experience, you get paid to test video games and everything is unbiased so you’re free to give your complete honest opinion no matter what and still get paid. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys playing games as they have all sorts of genres that they test.
Great Company, Wonderful Time!
Had my first play test with Player Research recently and it was a great experience.
The team at Player Research were absolutely fantastic.
My advice to anyone who is thinking about signing up would be to go for it. You get to play new fun games, and you get paid for it too, what more could you ask for?
Absolutely fantastic over multiple years!
I've joined multiple play tests over the years and Player Research at Brighton are fantastic!
You might not always be chosen, but when you are called up, you're well looked after and get paid to play new games!
Highly recommend signing up to their newsletter!
Great experience olaytesting
Our son (12) did a playtest with Player Research and really enjoyed the experience, plus the added bonus of earning himself some spending money! The team are great and explain everything to the kids, and their adult guardian/chaperones.
He’s really eager to take part in another test asap!
What a fantastic experience testing…
What a fantastic experience testing with Player Research! The team was incredibly friendly and professional from start to finish. I felt welcome and comfortable the entire time, and the environment was spotless—a truly top-notch setup. A special shout-out to Ely and Ellen for being so awesome. Their energy and professionalism made the session a real pleasure. I can't wait to test with them again!
Waste of time
I took time off work to get paid more to play games
Yes, it is a real thing. You do get money for your opinion about unreleased video games.
So far, I had 3 playtests, one of which was VR (so on top of the money, I got to test the Oculus Quest 3, and decide if I'd like one for myself).
I got paid the next day on two occasions and once during the train ride back home.
You sign NDAs and then you are placed in a cubicle, where you play sections of a game, and in between you fill out some forms - nothing intimidating, just questions about how you feel about the characters, the story.
The sessions can be as little as 3 hours and as long as two days.
But it's fun, it's a nice break from reality.
I literally took two days holiday for the latest playtest I got invited to. Got paid more money playing a AAA game for about 10 hours than I would have made working overtime for a week and half.
Ely and Ellen due a great job of keeping things relaxed, from the initial phone call, where you'll discuss more about the games you played, through the playtest day and payment process.
There is a mix of geek culture and science stuff inside Player Research, and the people are genuine and warm.
Hope to get more invites.
This was my second time play testing…
This was my second time play testing for Player Research. Both times they were very accommodating and really valued my feedback. Not to mention but play testing games is very fun and being paid to do so is even better!
Would highly recommend applying for one if you have the time. The play tests range from large multi day sessions to smaller singular sessions
Responsive and Professional Team
A really responsive and professional team from first contact through to payment (the day after the in-person playtest was completed). I was pleased to play a game and provide feedback under their calm supervision. I have signed up to their playtest mailing list in hope of returning!
Another great experience
This was my second playtest and it ran just as smoothly as the first. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and every aspect was straight forward, allowing you to play the game as you wish (for the most part) with only occasional breaks for surveys. Payment came the same day and was at a very good rate for a morning of playing video games. If you have a flexible schedule I can't recommend enough.
Amazing experience
Amazing experience
Really enjoyed my playtest and got paid for the playtest quicker than expected.
Would definitely recommend signing up 👍
Very Reliable and Trustworthy!
Very Reliable and Trustworthy!
The staff is lovely, I had a great time. Would do it again.
Perfect
Friendly staff and everything went according to plan and would love to participate with them again in the future.
Great people and who doesn't love to be paid to test games
I've participated in two different games playtests both have gone great and was paid promptly each time. Player Research and their team are kind, friendly and professional in all our interactions. I continually apply for their play tests and love participating.
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