For work, I'm considering just asking to talk to the manager of a place, then asking if I can get an interview. Then I'd explain my case, and hope they give me a chance instead of making me go through the online application BS that I've probably already submitted.
Most of the games I listed are similar to each other. Project Diva through Dancing All Night are rhythm games; while Soul Sacrifice, Toukiden and God Eater 2 are all very similar to Monster Hunter.
I loved XCOM's battle system. Didn't play much of it, though.