My previous entry on this topic was mysteriously deleted, so I have to write this again. This entry isn’t about actually writing for Capcom, but it does detail the response to my attempted contact with the good people at Nintendo. So, following this will be the e-mail I sent, as well as the subsequent response:
Greetings,
This e-mail is being sent out because of my aspiration to become a writer in the video game industry. While reading over some articles online, it came to my attention that a beneficial method of gaining a reputation as a writer amongst video game developers is to begin working at a magazine, or any other video gamerelated publication. So, I felt compelled to ask. What does it require to gain a position as a distinguished writer of Nintendo Power (or any gaming magazine, for that matter)? What credentials are necessary? Is it a difficult field to break into? And what can you tell me about writing scripts for video games?
Thank you very much for your time.
Jordan Grant
P.S. I am aware that this e-mail is composed of more questions than comments. For that, I apologize.
Hi Jordan, _Thank you for your e-mail. _ While you have some great questions, we don’t have access to the type of information that you’re looking for. We try to use e-mail primarily to gather feedback about our products and services. We also provide brief answers to critical questions or try to let our fans know where they can find the answers they’re looking for on our web site. Unfortunately, we’re not equipped to track down the official response you would like to your questions. However, we do appreciate your enthusiasm and curiosity. I can tell you that unless otherwise specified, all of our job openings (including those for Nintendo Power magazine) are located at our Redmond, Washington headquarters. You can find out about current job openings by calling Nintendo’s Jobline at 425-861-2170. You can also go to the Corporate section of our web site (www.nintendo.com/corp/index.jsp) and select “Employment Opportunities” for a list of jobs currently available, as well as information on applying for those jobs. We interview qualified applicants who are at least 18years old. Sincerely, Nintendo of America Inc. Greg Hamilton
While this response was nice, it didn’t really tell me anything I wasn’t aware of aside from the age limit of application (which was lower than I expected). Unfortuantely, after a little more research, I discovered that there are, in fact, no openings whatsoever to work for Nintendo Power (not even as someone who did some graphic designing for the pages). So, although it was a wild ride, this avenue ended in a big bust.
I’m hoping Capcom responds to me with a much more useful response - if they even respond at all. I am discouraged that their e-mail servers may block any incoming e-mails from free e-mail services. In which case, I’d have to use my dad’s e-mail.
Adios.