Download or read book Get in the Game written by Marc Mencher and published by New Riders Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from industry insiders at Sony, Pixar, InfoGames, Electronic Arts and Midway about how they got in the game. Despite the fact that the games industry has now surpassed films in terms of size and revenues, there is a dearth of information on how to get a job in the industry.This book answers those questions.
Download or read book Careers in the Computer Game Industry written by Dave Gerardi and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2005-01-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the professional opportunities in the computer game industry, discusses educational requirements, and includes information on responsibilities and employment outlook.
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For each position, the authors include a brief overview and its history. Discussions of education, certifications, or licensing required; a detailed job description; salary; and the future outlook are also supplied.
Download or read book Hot Jobs in Video Games written by Joe Funk and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every gamer dreams of getting paid to play their favourite video games! But it's not just a dream. There are a ton of amazingly cool jobs in computer and video games, and gamers can learn all about those careers in this book. Packed with basic facts, education suggestions, and interviews with professional gamers, this book is perfect for video game fans everywhere!
Download or read book Careers in Computer Gaming written by Matthew Robinson and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer games are more popular and accessible than ever and, as computer technology advances, computer games have become more challenging, engaging, and addictive to millions of gamers across the country. That opens up a wide range of career opportunities, especially gamers. In this easy-to-follow and informative career guide, the author presents a brief history of the gaming industry before breaking down the major and cutting-edge careers in the field. Whether discussing the game designer, graphic artist, sound designer, marketer, or writer, useful insights are given into the qualifications and temperament needed for each job, as well as a realistic picture of the work environment and useful tips for breaking into the industry.
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Download or read book Video Games written by Andy Bossom and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly visual, example-led introduction to the video game industry, its context and practitioners. Video Games explores the industry's diversity and breadth through its online communities and changing demographics, branding and intellectual property, and handheld and mobile culture. Bossom and Dunning offer insights into the creative processes involved in making games, the global business behind the big budget productions, console and online markets, as well as web and app gaming. With 19 interviews exploring the diversity of roles and different perspectives on the game industry you'll enjoy learning from a range of international practitioners.
Download or read book Game Development Essentials written by Michael E. Moore and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2010 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a non-technical manner, Game Development Essentials: Game Industry Career Guide is a valuable asset for anyone looking for a job, not only in the game industry but also in any field requiring technical expertise and creative talent.
Download or read book The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers written by Arie Kaplan and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.
Download or read book Break Into The Game Industry How to Get A Job Making Video Games written by Ernest Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-06-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. You’ll get full-spectrum coverage of positions available within the game industry as well as details on how a game is created--from start to finish--and much more.
Download or read book How to Become a Video Game Artist written by Sam R. Kennedy and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It’s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators—from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who’ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you’ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you’ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.
Download or read book Breaking Into the Game Industry written by Brenda Brathwaite and published by Course Technology. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the game industry and offers advice from experienced professionals on entering the video game industry.
Download or read book Paid to Play written by David S. J. Hodgson and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a review of employment opportunities in the computer games industry, describing the different types of jobs that are available, the qualifications that are needed, responsibilities, and salary potential.
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Download or read book Gamers at Work written by Morgan Ramsay and published by Apress. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gamers at Work is a critical resource for new and experienced business leaders—for anyone who feels unprepared for the demanding and seemingly insurmountable trials ahead of them." —Peter Molyneux OBE, founder, Lionhead Studios "Gamers at Work explores every imaginable subtlety of the video-game industry through the fascinating stories of those who took the risks and reaped the rewards." —Hal Halpin, president, Entertainment Consumers Association "This is the sort of book that can tear the most hardcore gamers away from their PCs, Macs, or consoles for a few hours of rewarding reading." —North County Times "Gamers at Work is truly an invaluable resource that's well worth adding to your personal library." —Wii Love It There are few companies in the video-game industry that have withstood the test of time; most startups exit as quickly as they enter. In Gamers at Work: Stories Behind the Games People Play, the countless challenges of building successful video-game developers and publishers in this unstable industry are explored through interviews containing entertaining stories, humorous anecdotes, and lessons learned the hard way. Gamers at Work presents an inside look at how 18 industry leaders play the odds, seize opportunities, and transform small businesses into great businesses. Here, in Gamers at Work, you will find their stories replete with their personal struggles, corporate intrigue, and insights into strategy, leadership, and management. Gamers at Work: Explores the formation of entertainment software companies from the perspectives of successful founders who played the odds Provides insight into why experienced professionals sacrifice the comfort of gainful employment for the uncertainty and risk of the startup Shares the experiences and lessons that shape the lives, decisions, and struggles of entrepreneurs in this volatile business As an added bonus, check out Online Game Pioneers at Work, published in 2015, for even more incredible stories from leaders in the mobile space. Featured Entrepreneurs: Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts (Madden NFL) Nolan Bushnell, Atari (Pong) Wild Bill Stealey, MicroProse Software (Sid Meier's Civilization) Tony Goodman, Ensemble Studios (Age of Empires) Feargus Urquhart, Obsidian Entertainment (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II) Tim Cain, Troika Games (Arcanum, Vampire: the Masquerade—Bloodlines) Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (Disney Epic Mickey) Doug & Gary Carlston, Broderbund Software (Prince of Persia, Carmen Sandiego) Don Daglow, Stormfront Studios (Neverwinter Nights, Tony La Russa Baseball) John Smedley, Verant Interactive (EverQuest, PlanetSide) Ken Williams, Sierra On-Line (King's Quest, Leisure Suit Larry) Lorne Lanning, Oddworld Inhabitants (Oddworld) Chris Ulm, Appy Entertainment (FaceFighter, Trucks & Skulls) Tobi Saulnier, 1st Playable (Kung Zhu, Yogi Bear) Christopher Weaver, Bethesda Softworks (The Elder Scrolls) Jason Rubin, Naughty Dog (Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted) Ted Price, Insomniac Games (Spyro, Resistance) Other books in the Apress At Work Series: Coders at Work, Seibel, 978-1-4302-1948-4 Venture Capitalists at Work, Shah & Shah, 978-1-4302-3837-9 CIOs at Work, Yourdon, 978-1-4302-3554-5 CTOs at Work, Donaldson, Seigel, & Donaldson, 978-1-4302-3593-4 Founders at Work, Livingston, 978-1-4302-1078-8 European Founders at Work, Santos, 978-1-4302-3906-2 Women Leaders at Work, Ghaffari, 978-1-4302-3729-7 Advertisers at Work, Tuten, 978-1-4302-3828-7
Download or read book Careers in Focus Computer and Video Game Design Third Edition written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.
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