Skip to main content

Career Questions tagged Video Game Development

Ender’s Avatar
Ender Sep 15 52 views

What would be the best major to go into when I want to be a game developer?

I really want to go into game development or design but I can never find a good answer about what would be the best major to go in.

Stefan’s Avatar
Stefan Sep 11 47 views

What are you expected to know going into a game development related job? And do you have any resources or tips to help me learn more about coding, game dev, VFX, and anything else i’d need to know?

I’m currently in the S.T.E.M. concentration at my school and i am also on the robotics team. While being in the concentration, i have developed a passions for coding, 3D Modeling and VFX. I am not the best at it which is why i’m coming here for advice. If there’s anything i should know, need to...

Jonah’s Avatar
Jonah Jun 10 132 views

How do I set up an art portfolio for game companies to look at when I apply or do I send it to them?

I have separate files saved on my computer for all of my drawings but I don’t know how to assemble a professional portfolio

Sydney’s Avatar
Sydney May 10 223 views

Is designing video games any fun?

Id love to have a job I truly enjoy, so I'm split between becoming an MD or pursuing a career in video games.

Sydney’s Avatar
Sydney May 09 73 views

what should I go for?

I don't know whether to go for anesthesiology or for something more artistic, I love video games and could work in development but I also love medical science.

grayson’s Avatar
grayson May 05 140 views

what is the best way to start coding a game

i am just starting out on coding and i am not sure where to start

Alexis’s Avatar
Alexis Mar 27 114 views

What information-if any- should I learn before going to college for game development?

Will be attending community college

Jan’s Avatar
Jan Mar 17 172 views

How do I start teaching myself game development?

What are other ways to learn game development to eventually publish a game online besides earning a college degree?

haley’s Avatar
haley Dec 01, 2022 194 views

where can I learn coding without school program?

Where is a place i can learn how to code so i can be prepared for my dream job?

Dean’s Avatar
Dean Oct 18, 2022 233 views

How do I get started being a Video Game Programmer?

So I'm 14, and I want to be a Video Game Programmer for a career. But the thing is, I don't know where to beginning or how to publish my first game for people to see.

ash’s Avatar
ash May 09, 2022 297 views

Do video game designers tend to work at home more than ever now

since the last covid spike

mario’s Avatar
mario May 03, 2022 473 views

When stuck on a topic of coding is it better to try and fail or watch someone just get it right?

I'm asking this question because sometimes when I watch a tutorial about learning a certain way of doing something while I know its the right way sometimes I still fail to understand it

mario’s Avatar
mario May 03, 2022 215 views

What area of coding or software development should I get into for video game development?

I want to get into more areas that involves game development.
Im not a good graphic artist .

Max’s Avatar
Max Apr 28, 2022 260 views

1. Did you made a video game? 2. What's your favorite part about your job? 3. Do you like your job? 4. What is your least favorite about your job? 5. Do you want to quit your job?

I'm researching for a video game designer.

Hope’s Avatar
Hope Apr 26, 2022 299 views

How much time has to be put in for just coding the start out of the game?

How much of your time goes into the first steps of just coding a game

Hope’s Avatar
Hope Apr 26, 2022 438 views

How should a new game designer start out?

how would someone in the game making start out?

Hope’s Avatar
Hope Apr 26, 2022 379 views

What's the best way to learn coding and how to model along with lighting, and sounds?

I wanna learn more about how to Code games along with how to do lighting and sound effects, i also wanna know how do you start on making a game?

Spencer’s Avatar
Spencer May 28, 2021 322 views

How long does it take to design a video game?

As a game designer how time consuming is it to perfect a video game, for example making sure that there are no bugs or glitches in the system? #video-game-design #video-game-development #video-game-production

Ramon’s Avatar
Ramon Mar 04, 2021 753 views

What are some jobs that will allow me to become a video game developer

I am a student at New Endeavors transition and I am interested in knowing a lot more about the video game development field and learn more about it.

#video-game-development #video-games #gaming

M’s Avatar
M Oct 18, 2019 491 views

Where can I work as an artist who is still in college but no portfolio yet?

Is it possible to still offer some service to a company without my portfolio and at least get some experience working in or around a game dev. studio? I am stuck between needing to pay the bills and finding a fulfilling career.

#video-games #art #Video-game-development #artist

Shawn’s Avatar
Shawn Apr 18, 2018 848 views

Are game design companies constantly looking for interns?

I plan to go into Digital Media and Design in college so I can learn how to become a Video Game Developer. I was thinking that if I wanted to get a chance at joining a game company, an internship at one might be good for my resume. Are U.S. Game Design companies always open to hiring interns?...

Shamir’s Avatar
Shamir Jan 22, 2018 2216 views

I want to start coding and be a video game developer, but where do i start?

I've always loved playing video games and right now I'm super into Hearthstone (if anyone sees and plays that game add me) and i really want to go into coding and or to create the story for one. However, I do not know here to start at all and i really want to learn, so where do i start? Is...

Charles’s Avatar
Charles Jan 22, 2018 655 views

I want to go into the video game career. What is the first step into reaching my goal?

I have played video games ever since I have been able to remember. I've studied frame data, graphics, and analyzed game play ever since i knew how to. I want to be able to make a story line to a game and make the general story to a game. Where can I start?
#video-games #video-game-development

Jalaal’s Avatar
Jalaal Jan 22, 2018 902 views

I want a career related to a video games. What do I major in?

I'm a junior in high school. I'm in my schools tech academy and i'm very unsure of my what I want to major in.I love video games and would want a job related to them. What are skills I need for video game production, development, design, advertising. What major goes into these kinds of jobs?...

john’s Avatar
john Sep 28, 2017 622 views

What is the best major (path) for me take to for video game designer?

I am very interested in designing game systems and games but I want to take the correct path there is a lot of different computer paths to take. #video-game-development #video-game-design #video-games

Thomas’s Avatar
Thomas Jun 06, 2017 1194 views

Why is it good to have a company sponsored retirement plan?

I would like to know why it is so amazing to have a company sponsored retirement plan, and some benefits. #computer-software #computer #video-games #computer-games #video-game-design #video-production #video-game-development #video-game-production #career-details

Thomas’s Avatar
Thomas May 26, 2017 981 views

What is the formal education needed for becoming a video game designer?

I want to know what type of education you need to become a video game designer and what courses are recommended. #computer-science #computer-software #computer #video-games #computer-games #video-game-design #video-game-development #career-details

Zachary’s Avatar
Zachary Mar 22, 2017 896 views

Software tool for video game development

Hello there I am in 10th grade at a technology school. I'm dying to be able to create a video game. So please advise what software tool I can use. #programming #video-game-design #video-game-development

Grayson’s Avatar
Grayson Feb 22, 2017 928 views

What college would be best to design video games?

I've always wanted to design video games and I want a college that supports me and lets me have fun. We all need a college like that. I get bored in school easily. I need a college that gets me energetic. #technology #tech #video-game-design #youtube #video-game-development

Calvin’s Avatar
Calvin Jun 11, 2016 1606 views

Does a QA tester position open any future career opportunities?

I've seen QA tester job listings at many different game developers and I've always wanted to be a part of the gaming industry. But a lot of these job listings are only temporary employment and I'm afraid the sacrifice that accompanies these positions might outweigh the reward. Does having a QA...