Last week, we introduced the twelve gamers who will compete against one another for a coveted Production Associate position at SCEA’s Santa Monica Studio. If you watched the cast introduction video, you met the eclectic group: from ninjanomyx’s freestyle rapping skills to Suzkaiden’s passionate desire to work at PlayStation. We also introduced our returning panelists from last season: reality TV star Adrianne Curry is back with Brent Gocke, senior release manager from SCEA, and host Meredith Molinari.
In addition to our returning panelists, we’re bringing in a star-studded list of game industry professionals, who will test the contestants over a broad range of skills necessary to make it in the business and, most of all, whether they deserve a shot at the grand prize. We have a great line-up of panelists and special guests, including:
• John Garvin – Game Director, Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Director, Product Development, Sony Bend Studio
• David Jaffe – Co-Director “Twisted Metal” and Co-Founder of Eat Sleep Play
• Dylan Jobe – President, LightBox Interactive
• Seth Killian – Special Combat Advisor, Capcom
• Greg Miller – PlayStation Executive Editor, IGN
• Nolan North – Actor, Author, the Voice of Nathan Drake
• Todd Papy – Design Director, God of War III
Here’s what David Jaffe had to say about his participation in The Tester 3:
Aside from Mr. Jaffe, you can meet all the special guests right now on TheTester.com. Each of the guest panelists will use their insider knowledge of the industry and vast experience to ensure that the winner of The Tester 3 is the best candidate to join the PlayStation family. They’ll also be incorporating unique elements of their games into the challenges throughout the season, so you won’t want to miss an episode.
Check back every Tuesday for more information on the upcoming new season as we countdown to the February 7th season premiere on PSN.
Lol. Six industry luminaries and me.
Nice going Greg! I wish at one point you could say “Game over kiddo, now handover the F****** controller :\ “
@GameOverGreggy: I’m still really excited you see you in The Tester! I can’t wait for the first episode.
By the way, this wasn’t announced earlier, was it? Or should I pay more attention when listening to BEYOND?
Greg, don’t doubt your importance to the gaming world, especially us Playstation people =) Beyond!
Looks like a fun season. Lol @ Gregg
David Jaffe who? I came here to see what Greg Miller has to say. BEYOND!
LOL @ GameOverGreggy. *pat on the back for you!*
Any way I can watch this show in the UK?? I HATE stupid/talent panel shows and their fake people and gallons of tears, but this is something I’d pay to watch! D:
This show is awful. But I might I have to check out the episodes with Greg Miller (BEYOND!) and Nolan North.
Is Greg going to pretend to be all serious during the show, like most of the other judges in the past? Cause we all know Greg is best when he is goofy.
Looking forward to Nolan North too.
Iam really excited to watch the third season. Some of the drama is priceless. Hurry up and show some episodes!! And who is this greg guy? I havent heard anything good about the IGN site but still curious about greg.
It’s official now that Greg Miller is a playstation icon…. BEYOND!!!
BEYOND!!
Excellent list, looking forward to the 3rd season. BEYOND!!!!
Freaking Beyond!!!!!!
omg Seth Killian <3
LOL Drake! :P
Did Dave give this interview before or after his annual physical exam at his doctor’s office? ;-)
Sitting up on the table like that he looks like he should be wearing a paper gown.
The low ratings this trash tv gets here in the blog every time says it all.
Yeah Greg Miller! I’m totally watching this season cause of you and Nolan North! BEYOND!
What about the man Kevin Buter :D still nolan north!!! WOW!! :D
I must be the only PS gamer that doesn’t listen to Greg’s podcast. Got to fix that.
Anyway, this is great news. I am really excited that the adorable Messers Jaffe & North will be on. Should be hilarious, & the Tester needs hilarity since some moments have been excruciatingly grim & uncomfortable.
i like jaffe
Had to look up one of the guest panelists to be sure, but I wouldn’t trust the opinions of any of them. They have done well to make and market a game, but they aren’t really providing anything special to gamers.
So as usual it seems the tester will be finding one person to sell their dignity more then others, and go on to test games and say that mediocrity is the best seller.
David jaffe is 1 cool cat :) can’t wait to play the new twisted metal! Bring it on!
Jaffe FTW
Seth Killian is my hero
I’ve been waiting patiently for this season to come. Looking forward to watching it.