Hot Jobs in Video Games
Hot Jobs in Video Games

Author: Joe Funk

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0545218500

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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!

The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers
The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers

Author: Arie Kaplan

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1512457906

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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.

Careers in Focus
Careers in Focus

Author:

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1438117191

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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.

Start Your Video Game Career
Start Your Video Game Career

Author: Jason W. Bay

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-04

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780692920923

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Learn how to start your career making video games from game industry expert Jason W. Bay! This practical "question and answer" book offers insider advice, information, and inspiration on how to get a job and grow your career making video games.

Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming
Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming

Author: Adam Furgang

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 150817282X

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Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working in the field, it aims to provide a range of entry points.

Careers If You Like Video Games
Careers If You Like Video Games

Author: Carla Mooney

Publisher: Career Discovery

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781682821442

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STEM careers are hot but what if you prefer video games to chemistry or calculus? People with a passion for video games can turn their hobby into a variety of fascinating careersranging from video game designers to software developers. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Careers for Tech Girls in Video Game Development
Careers for Tech Girls in Video Game Development

Author: Laura La Bella

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1499461070

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Women have faced an uphill climb in the male-dominated world of video game development, but that is beginning to change. Young women now make up nearly half of all gamers, and some companies are looking to expand the influence of women in the gaming industry and engage with them as creators, rather than only as consumers. This resource introduces middle and high school girls to the world of video game development, covering the kinds of courses, extracurricular activities, and organizations that can help them get into a career in video game development.

Careers in Computer Gaming
Careers in Computer Gaming

Author: Matthew Robinson

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2009-09-02

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1427091161

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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.

How to Become a Video Game Artist
How to Become a Video Game Artist

Author: Sam R. Kennedy

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2013-05-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0823008096

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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.