Capcom is holding a round of focus testing on Friday, and unless they've suddenly decided to go into the soft drink market, that means there's a chance some lucky readers could get their hands on an early build of...something.

Alright everyone, it's time again to spend a few hours behind Capcom's doors playing one of our yet unreleased or unannounced titles. If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area on this Friday, the 9th, we want you here. We'll looking for a few guys and gals to come in to our San Mateo offices, if your available in the1-6pm time frame.

Considering their upcoming line up of unreleased titles, either one of those possibilities sounds downright intriguing. Hit up the link below to find out how to sign up for a chance at an afternoon filled with Capcom-flavored excitement, and to see why I chose a cat playing video games picture for this post.

Community Focus Test Friday [Capcom Unity]

Gearbox Software, developer of the award-winning Brothers in Arms series, is looking for many focus testers to give us their feedback on an exciting upcoming Gearbox title. Gearbox has currently announced Borderlands, a co-op sci-fi shooter, and Aliens: Colonial Marines, based on the influential Aliens movies. We’re looking for people able to visit our offices in Plano, Texas for a few hours to help us hone our games’ appeal.

I am assuming that by mentioning those two specific titles, that those are the games you'll be honing, though a visit to a game studio is a visit to a game studio, so if you're over 18 and able to make it to Plano, Texas between the hours of 10am to 6pm, head on over to www.gearboxsoftware.com/focus to learn more. If you aren't in either case, move along - nothing to see here.

If you're interested hit up the jump to read the details and email Lisa over at Mind of the Gamer.

Attention all Puzzle Quest fans in the Los Angeles Area!

D3Publisher of America would like to give you the opportunity to participate in upcoming focus testing for the next game in the Puzzle Quest franchise. If you own Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on any platform and would like a chance to participate, please e-mail lisa@mindofthegamer.com and put "Puzzle Quest Research" in the subject line. All e-mails must be received by April 18th, 2008. Participants will be considered on a first come, first served basis and will be screened for some additional criteria.