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Ed Magnin

Ed Magnin is a 35+ year game industry veteran, specializing in mobile games
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations - Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Dallas, Texas
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Kelvin Jun 01, 2023 347 views

How to get into C++?

How should I get started in game design with C++? This is because I've attempted to learn the coding language for Unity game development to no avail. I am genuinely curious about what I can do to truly get into the sphere of 2D game development.

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Braeden May 23, 2023 247 views

what steps I would need to take to become a game developer ,game designer or a game making

Hello,I was wondering what steps I would need to take to become a game developer ,game designer or a game making.I’ve always loved games and coding and would really love too be put in a situation we’re I could develop my own game for people like me too play.

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Abdiel Mar 05, 2020 949 views

Is a career in Video Game Design viable for living?

If I pursue a career in game design, will it help pay for bills and the like or should it just stay a hobby?
#video-game-design #games #design #game-design

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Moto Mar 08, 2019 575 views

what is it like to be a video game designer?

i want to become one #video-games #game-design #video-game-design

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Phat Feb 19, 2019 544 views

Do I have to learn code to become a "Game Designer/ Animator"?

#animation #game-design #video-games #computer-games #design

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Charlene Jan 10, 2019 704 views

What are the requirements to become a Game Designer?

I am very into drawing and designing things for the school and for people that enjoy my skills of art. I just want to know what can I do to get my art into the gaming industries. #art #artist #video-game-design #game-design #video-games

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Dylan May 24, 2018 815 views

How to get a good Starting point in the field of Game Design

So i'm looking to peruse a career in Video game design and currently gonna be a senior in high school and want to know a good starting point for getting into it before going off to college.
#gamedesign #games #computer-science #computer-graphics #programming #game-design #design

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Tyler Apr 23, 2018 732 views

What degree is best for working as a game programmer?

I am currently studying to get a degree in Interactive Media and Game Design, but would it arguably be better just to get a degree in computer science?

#game-programming #game-development

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Tyler Apr 23, 2018 617 views

What is one of the hardest aspects of being a game programmer?

I'm currently studying at WPI in order to go on to become a game programmer. What is one of the hardest things about that job, whether it be a part of the job or part of actually landing it?

#game-programming #game-design

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Jamarias Apr 05, 2018 853 views

Best job for a person who likes gaming

#game-development

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s Jan 18, 2018 787 views

A few questions for a videogame programmer...

What is your current profession? What did you want to be when you were in high school? What kind of student were you? What tips would you give to a high school student hoping to go into game programming? What did you major in, and at what college? What is something unexpected that you found out...

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nicolas Feb 09, 2017 1082 views

If I want to be a game designer what skills do I need?

i am asking this question because i am interested in this job #to #game #video-games #game-development #game-design #video-game-design

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Dani Sep 27, 2017 740 views

What colleges and programs can support me in being a game designer?

I don't know what things I can do to be a game designer and what programs will be effective towards me to get help to learn from it.
#college #game-design #prep-programs

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Dani Sep 27, 2017 637 views

what kind of scholarships are out there for a game design

I want to know what kind of scholarships are out there that can help me achieve my dream as a game design
#scholarships #game-design

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Ernesto Mar 08, 2017 748 views

what college classes should I take for game design?

I am asking this question because I want to be a video game designer #design #video-games

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Torrey Aug 31, 2017 917 views

Is an game developers job hard ?

I love games so I always thought why not make them and play them. #video-games #game-design

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Thomas May 25, 2017 1085 views

What life style choices might you have to take to be a video game designer?

I want to know what choices in life would be good choices to become a video game designer. #computer-science #computer-software #video-games #software-engineering #software-development #video-game-design #video-production #career-details

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Thomas May 26, 2017 1118 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

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Javonte May 24, 2016 954 views

What gaming device do you play on the most?

I'm interested in learning what game developers enjoy playing the most (Playstation, Xbox, etc.)

[P.S. This question was edited by a site admin for grammar and clarity.] #college #career #technology #video-games #computer-games #game-development

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JFIRe10 Jul 28, 2015 1098 views

What Are The Equipments gonna use for either Game Developer or Artist ?

Hi Guys!,,, First of all I'm a Freshman College Student,,, I wanna know all the needed Equipments of either Game Dveleoper or Artist since my the University I'm attending to isn't starting yet and I'm already excited to go to school ,,, I want a head start to know all the basic equipments,...

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Victoria Oct 26, 2015 1034 views

What skills do I need to become a Game Developer?

Im in love with games, and recently asked a question about the same topic, now im wondering if i need any particularly skills (Such as Artistic,Fast typer, ETC) to help me achieve my goal. Thank you for reading this! #skills #game-development

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Jie Jun 26, 2015 921 views

How to be a good game designer

I'm 16 and I go to Balboa High School in 11th grade. I am very interested on how people make these amazing PC games and is so cool how they make it and is so fun playing it. #game-design

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Tyler Feb 22, 2017 1498 views

What subject's are best for Game Designing or Engineering?

I want to be a Game Designer and Game player and I need to know what is involved in Game Designing #game-development #gamers

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Tyler Feb 22, 2017 943 views

What would be the best college to go to if you want to design games and play games

I want to design games and play games and I want to know what would the best college to go to. #video-games #youtube #game-development #gamers

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Patrick Dec 29, 2016 1225 views

What was your first job in the game development industry? Please share your experiences--the good, the bad, the ugly, all of it--with me.

Hello. I am an aspiring Game Designer/Developer who's attending college to get my Bachelor's Degree. I was just wondering to all the veterans and professionals in the Game Development world, what was your first job title working in the industry? Did you like it? Was it memorable? What game...

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Leion Sep 01, 2016 1111 views

Video Gaming

What is it like to work in the video gaming industry??? #game-programming #microsoft #quality-assurance #alienware #sony

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Andrew May 27, 2016 1079 views

What is it like to be an animator or game designer?

I have some interest in becoming of the the jobs above. I really like being creative. #art #animation #game-design #2d-animation

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Calvin May 17, 2016 1285 views

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...

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John Sep 03, 2015 2250 views

What is a career that will be beneficial for me after college in terms of salary and also a career that will not die out?

I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a career that will be beneficial for me after college in terms of salary and also a career that will not die out. I know this a tough topic to answer but I need some arrow to follow. A career in computers, game design, security, or something to...