Career Questions tagged Video Game Development

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...

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?...
#video-game-production #video-games #digital-media #video-game-development #video-game-programming #video-game-design

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...
#code #video-games #video-game-production #video-game-development #coding #video-game-design

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...

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?...
#video-game-design #video-games #video-game-development #computer-games

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...

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...
#personal-development #video-game-production #video-games #video-game-development #game-development #career-details #gaming-industry

What kind of salary can I expect as a game developer?
More specifically the salary rate if I'm employed by a large, well-known AAA developer. #salary #game-development #video-game-development #gaming-industry #game-industry...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Can I get into the gaming industry as solely a writer?
I've always been more interested in writing than dealing with technology, so I'm wondering if it's possible to have no knowledge/education in programming yet still be involved as a writer on a video game, or if some knowledge of programming and technology is preferred/expected? #video-games...
#video-game-development #game-development #gaming #writer #gaming-industry

What should I expect to run into when going into a degree for game development?
I've always been fascinated with gaming's ability to create worlds for everyone to enjoy, but I know that developing games is anything but a cakewalk. What subjects and technologies should I expect to run into for a game development degree? #video-games #game-development #video-game-development...

What internships should an aspiring video game programmer apply for?
I am interested in making video games and I want to know what I should do to practice for it. #computer-science #computer-games...

What job(s) should I look into if I want to create video game concepts?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I have a friend who wants to make storylines and plots and designs for video games, but doesn't want to deal with the actual programming part. Is there a job for this? #design #video-games #video-game-design...

Do you have to be a computer wiz or a math geek to pursue a career in video game design ?
My name is Kymaal Caldwell i am a 17 year old boy that lives in Massachusetts. I live in dorchester and i go to school at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School. I ever since i was a kid i loved video games and still to this day i love video games. Everyday video games are getting more...

What is the equipment needed to make a game. (software, computer systems, artist stuff, ect....)
My friend and I are working on a project for our entrepreneurship class. #video-games #video-game-development...