Careers In Video Game Development

Article written by Cody McBride
Techdeck.info
cody.mcbride@techdeck.info

                                          Careers in Video Game Development 
Even the biggest video games — such as Minecraft, League of Legends, Call of Duty, and
Legend of Zelda — come from creativity, effort, and love poured into them by thousands of
individual developers without whom the game industry wouldn’t exist.
Many of those game developers were players first. Driven by a passion for video games,
they use a mix of skills to bring games to life. These skills include IT and programming,
communication, teamwork, time management, creativity, and problem-solving. Devoted
gamers likely already have several of those in spades: the challenge is finding a job as a
developer. Read on to learn about some ways you can turn your love of video games into a
career.

                              Building Experience and Breaking Into the Industry 
Getting a job as a developer in Fairfield Bay, AR, requires you to demonstrate IT skills and
video game expertise. Fortunately, there are many ways into this industry. In Fairfield Bay
and elsewhere, video game bloggers and YouTubers make money from advertising revenue
or sites like Patreon that allow their followers to support them directly. Starting a gaming
blog or YouTube channel will improve your knowledge and demonstrate consistent
engagement with games and game mechanics. Similarly, jobs, such as game testing, allow
gamers to get a sense of the thing's developers have to consider, while working directly
with or for game studios and building connections within the industry.
Potential employers will want to see a portfolio of your previous work experience in game
development. To gain experience, you can:

• Join a game jam. Events like GlobalGameJam bring thousands of developers of every
skill level to collaborate and build games in as little time as one or two days.
• Build your own game. Developing indie games on platforms like Unity is another way
to get experience. 
• Apply for an internship. Internships have low entry requirements and offer learning
experiences for beginners. Many can become a full-time job when the internship is
over.
Whatever your path, it’s important to practice wherever possible and build a portfolio to
show potential employers.

Another strategy is to ensure you have the right qualifications. Having any undergraduate
degree is helpful, but you can specialize when you earn something like an online software
development degree. Many computer science graduate programs and job listings near
Fairfield Bay don’t require applicants to have a bachelor’s in a tech-related field at all --
only that they have one.

                                                              Starting a Business 
Starting a business, such as a limited liability company or LLC, offers substantial tax
advantages and helps you manage your finances. So, consider starting a video game
business. To register your new LLC, refer to Arizona state regulations. For those who need
assistance, online business formation services will do the work and typically cost less than
hiring a lawyer.

                                           You Can Have the Career of Your Dreams
Making money while playing and testing video games, starting a business to streamline
your game development portfolio, and earning a degree relevant to game development are
all time-tested strategies to break into the video game industry. The whole video game
industry is at your fingertips as long as you are creative and work hard. Reach out to Van
Haaren Designs to set up a website that showcases your experience, work, and identity in
the gaming industry.

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