Fresh out of Tokens

Interview with a Fennec slayer, Allan Schumacher

Episode Summary

We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans.

Episode Notes

We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks.

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Question for Allan:

Via @thain1982 on twitter: @AllanSchumacher What kind of professional environment does Bioware foster to remain so responsive to fan feedback?

Article:

Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra

What we’re playing/reading:

Allan: Shadowrun Hong Kong, Payday 2, Invisible Inc.

Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

David: Shadowrun: Hong Kong

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @AllanSchumacher

Allan on YouTube

Allan on Twitch

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation / twitch.tv/red_conversation / davidlreeves.com / patreon.com/redconversation

Music:

Musical accompaniment provided by MGC from the album Magical Girls Run the World.

The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap.

The song at the end is Magical Girl Rap Attack by MGC.

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