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From A Level Computer Science to a Gaming Degree: Turning Passion into a Career

Marcus Kelsey -
Working within game development is an exciting opportunity that combines art, storytelling and technology to bring something to life.  Some professional developers will gain...

Video Game Development Teams 101

Bryan Wirtz -
What Is a Video Game Development Team? If you've ever played a game and thought, "How in the world did they make this?" you're asking...

The Journey of a Comic Book Artist

Bryan Wirtz -
Believe it or not, the demand for comic books, manga, and graphic novels is steadily increasing—beating mainstream books. The comic book industry is currently...

What Is a VFX Compositor?

Bryan Wirtz -
Visual effects (VFX) compositors are in high demand in many industries such as film-making, gaming, and animation. Most studios need compositing in some form, whether...

Video Game Engineers: Job Description and Salary

Bryan Wirtz -
Video game engineers are an important part of a game development team who takes care of a range of advanced technical tasks. Due to the...

How to Make an Artist Portfolio Website

Bryan Wirtz -
For artists today, there are many options for creating, maintaining, and sharing your portfolio. This article will cover everything you need to know about building...

The Beginners Guide to Animation Rigging

Bryan Wirtz -
A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. The role combines both artistic...

All About Epic Games

Bryan Wirtz -
People ‘in the know’ when it comes to modern video game technology understand precisely who Epic Games is. Operating one of the largest games in...

AI Programming for Games

Jesse Jones-Read -
The AI programmer is one of the most specialized game creation career paths. They create the neural networks and algorithms that make the characters in...

What is a Video Game Systems Designer?

Jesse Jones-Read -
Anyone who has played Minecraft can tell you the value a good crafting system adds to a game. But we don’t often think about...

Environment Artist Career Profile: Job Description and Salary Details

Jesse Jones-Read -
Have you ever been blown away by the scenery of a game? Who can forget their first trip to the towers and spires of...

Comic Illustrator Profile: Job Description and Salary Details

Jesse Jones-Read -
For as long as we’ve been around, humans have been telling stories. Stories drive, inspire, motivate, and teach us. The ability to look at...

Technical Artist Careers: Job Description and Salary Information

Jesse Jones-Read -
Making a video game requires a number of different skill sets. Developing the systems that allow the game to function is very different from...

How to Start Your Gaming Company

Bryan Wirtz -
We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. Let's face it: the video game industry has...

Do You Really Need a Graphic Design Degree?

Bryan Wirtz -
Interactive media and entertainment have never been more prevalent. Talented designers visually communicate through fantastic and compelling pieces of digital media. Through savvy advertising...

How To Pitch the Perfect Video Game Idea

Bryan Wirtz -
Do you have an excellent idea for a game? Of course, you do! All of those times where you played games and thought, 'different mechanics...

Video Game Voice Acting: Starter Guide

Bryan Wirtz -
Video game audio had a pretty humble beginning nearly 5 decades ago. In essence, 8-bit music used a very simple synthesizer to create basic audio...

The Making Of A Great Motion Graphic Designer

Bryan Wirtz -
Anyone who has taken a seat on a Sunday night to catch a little show called Game of Thrones will be familiar with what...

Video Game Writer: Career Profile, Education, Job Opportunities

Bryan Wirtz -
Have you ever poured hours upon hours into a game like Final Fantasy VII, hanging onto every scrap of a story to see what...

VFX Artist Blueprint: Skills, Training, and Jobs

Bryan Wirtz -
Visual Effects has changed the face of film, games, and TV as we know them. With visual effects, creators can further immerse viewers and participants...

The Exciting Life of A Video Game Journalist

Bryan Wirtz -
In recent years, video game journalism has become a valid and booming business. Who would have thought 20 years ago that journalism wouldn't just...

Video Game Writer: Professional Profile

Bryan Wirtz -
Video Game Writer: Professional Profile It was back in the day when I booted up my PS2 to eagerly play the brand-new Final Fantasy game,...

Professional Profile: Video Game Producer

Bryan Wirtz -
The team behind all the video games we know and love is usually crammed with talented designers, artists, and programmers. They all work together...

How to Make Money From Your Indie Game

Bryan Wirtz -
We are reader-supported. Purchases made through links on our site may earn us a commission. Learn More. Whenever I’m on Steam, I see more advertisements...

Minimum Viable Product: What Does MVP in Gaming Mean?

Bryan Wirtz -
If you’re at all like me, you wanted to develop your own game when you got older. Obviously, when the time came, I learned it...
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