Game and Compute

Game And Compute Podcast

The Game and Compute podcast uses current and past notes from effective experiences I’ve had with creating some extra income from side hustles. Here we explore technology, algorithms, and methods used to spark ideas on how to move forward, scale up and potentially learn to make some extra funds. WEBSITE: https://gameandcompute.com COURSE CAREERS AFFILIATE LINK: https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/29926/ COURSE CAREERS DISCOUNT CODE: COUPON CODE FOR $50 OFF: IGZDVLGJSK

  1. Aug 26

    New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up

    New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up ————- new list 8/25/26————- 1. Sago (Culver City facility) Focus groups, mock juries, product testing, healthcare. Signup: https://sago.com/en/get-in-touch/join-our-panel/ 2. Adler Weiner Research (Westwood / near Santa Monica) Focus groups, shop-alongs, taste tests, in-home. Signup: https://adlerweiner.com/participate-in-la-oc 3. Jackson Adept Research (Beverly Hills + Encino) Mock juries, large groups, car clinics. Signup: https://adeptresearch.com/participants/ 4. Atkins Research Global (Wilshire / Mid-Wilshire) Focus groups & qualitative product research. Signup: http://atkinsresearch.com/research-participant.php 5. Fieldwork LA / Orange County (Irvine – easy for many LA residents) Focus groups, product tests, shop-alongs. Signup: https://www.fieldwork.com/join/ 6. User Interviews High volume of LA in-person + remote studies (including gamers). Signup: https://www.userinterviews.com/ 7. Respondent Often highest-paying ($75–$400+). Signup: https://www.respondent.io/become-a-participant 8. Good Gamer Group (Interpret – Culver City labs) Video game playtests, concepts, hardware (strong LA presence). Signup: https://goodgamergroup.com/signup/ 9. dscout Mobile ethnography, diary studies, product research. Signup: https://dscout.com/be-a-scout 10. Plaza Research (near LAX / Westchester) Consumer focus groups (including past video game studies). Signup: Search “Plaza Research join” or check current postings on FindFocusGroups (they use rotating screeners). 11. Nichols Research Shop-alongs, mock juries, Southern California studies. Signup: https://nicholsresearch.com (Participate section) 12. Recruit and Field Online focus groups & interviews. Signup: https://www.recruitandfield.com (Join / Participant) 13. Facts ’n Figures (Sherman Oaks area) Qualitative & product testing. Signup: Check factsnfiguresinc.com Participate section. 14. Q-Insights Active LA recruiter with good payouts. Signup: Usually via current screeners on FindFocusGroups or their site. 15. PlaytestCloud Remote video game playtesting. Signup: https://www.playtestcloud.com (Join as tester) 16. Activision User Research (Sherman Oaks) In-person game playtests. Signup: https://www.activision.com/company/playtest 17. SIS Market Research (Santa Monica) Market research studies. Signup: sismarketresearch.com (participant / join section) 18. Open House Lofts (Venice – border of Santa Monica) Non-traditional focus group venue. Signup: https://openhouselofts.com/los-angeles/ (recruiting inquiries) 19. Murray Hill National LA qualitative studies. Signup: murrayhillnational.com (Participate) 20. Davis Research Greater LA area focus groups. Signup: davisresearch.com (Join / Participate) 21. Focus & Testing (Calabasas area) Taste tests & product testing. Signup: Check their official site for participant registration. 22. Matrix Sciences / Contract Testing Product & taste testing. Signup: Search current participant registration on their site. 23. Screen Engine / ASI (Valley Village) Entertainment, TV pilots, media studies. Signup: Usually via current study screeners. 24. FindFocusGroups (Aggregator – lists many Culver City / Santa Monica / DTLA studies) Signup / Browse: https://www.findfocusgroups.com 25. Focus Group Placement (Aggregator) Signup / Browse: https://www.focusgroupplacement.com 26. Good Entertainment Group (parent of Good Gamer Group – broader entertainment) Signup: https://goodentertainmentgroup.com/new-signup/ 27. UserTesting Usability testing (apps, websites, sometimes games). Signup: https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test 28. Toluna Influencers Surveys + occasional focus groups. Signup: https://www.toluna.com 29. KashKick Surveys and offers (supplemental). Signup: https://www.kashkick.com 30. Prolific (higher-quality academic/research studies) Signup: https://www.prolific.com

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The Game and Compute podcast uses current and past notes from effective experiences I’ve had with creating some extra income from side hustles. Here we explore technology, algorithms, and methods used to spark ideas on how to move forward, scale up and potentially learn to make some extra funds. WEBSITE: https://gameandcompute.com COURSE CAREERS AFFILIATE LINK: https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/29926/ COURSE CAREERS DISCOUNT CODE: COUPON CODE FOR $50 OFF: IGZDVLGJSK