Start Your Career in Game Design

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 valued at $15.5 billion and is predicted to be worth a whopping $22.37 billion by 2030. If you’re a creative person, love comics, and absolutely love drawing, pursuing a career as […]

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 it involves the seamless integration of special effects (FX) with environments or VFX shots with computer-generated (CG) characters. VFX compositors also work on less noticeable VFX elements like rain, fog, […]

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 skills required, becoming a game engineer can take some time and education, but it can also be a very well-paying job. In this article, we will go over what exactly […]

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 your digital portfolio, the tools to use, and why you should start making a portfolio now. What Are Portfolio Websites? There are two different types of ‘portfolio websites’. First is […]

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 and technical skills into a single job that is crucial for productions in film, television, video game development, and more. If you are looking to start a career in the […]

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 the world (as far as popularity and number of accounts are concerned) in Fortnite, this company records over 350 million accounts and an impressive total of 2.5 billion friend connections. […]

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 a game behave the way they should. AI programmers are prized members of any game’s development team. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about AI Programmers […]

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 the people who made that happen. That is the often underappreciated role of the systems designer, who works to build and tweak the systems in a game to be as enjoyable […]

Have you ever been blown away by the scenery of a game? Who can forget their first trip to the towers and spires of Anor Londo in Dark Souls, or the frosty peaks of The Throat of The World in Skyrim? These stunning vistas stick with you, long after finishing the game. That is why […]

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 the world from the perspective of another; to imagine for a time that we are the heroes of these stories, is a big part of what makes us special. But stories […]

Making a video game requires a number of different skill sets. Developing the systems that allow the game to function is very different from designing a landscape or character model; it’s the difference between game development and game design. Game development heavily relies on the coding aspect of making a game, while game design works […]

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 never been more significant. Don’t believe me? Try getting a PS5 right now. It’s ok. I’ll wait… Give up? Who doesn’t want to start their own game company? Who doesn’t […]

Interactive media and entertainment have never been more prevalent. Talented designers visually communicate through fantastic and compelling pieces of digital media. Through savvy advertising campaigns, well-designed websites, and video game art graphic design, graphic designers are masters of visual communication. That’s why earning a graphic design degree is crucial for exciting and fulfilling careers. Students […]

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 could really improve this,’ or ‘what if we had these types of game modes and characters in a different genre?’ lead to some creative video game idea submissions. And we […]

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 for games. Interestingly enough, old-school Atari 2600 ROM cartridges could only hold around 4-8 Kbs of data, and even something like SNES cartridges maxed out at 4Mbs. With so little […]

Anyone who has taken a seat on a Sunday night to catch a little show called Game of Thrones will be familiar with what motion graphics are. The now-iconic opening sequence, involving motion graphics including dioramas or cities and the countryside. Designed by Elastic, this opening sequence on its own is a serious work of […]

Have you ever poured hours upon hours into a game like Final Fantasy VII, hanging onto every scrap of a story to see what happens? (Spoiler for a 20-year-old game)… Avenging Aeris, stopping the evil Sephiroth, and finding out about the true origins of our favorite spiky-haired protagonist, Cloud Strife. Once Sephiroth flew down and […]

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 in fictional worlds. Whether this is the Star Wars universe or Doctor Who, visual effects have been helmed by some truly talented VFX artists. Of course, you want to get […]

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 be confined to breaking global news and various other news stories? Now you have countless individuals breaking the most important news in the game industry. However, game journalism is not without […]

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, Final Fantasy X. I was shocked to see how beautiful and stunning the visuals were. On top of that, even at a young age, I recognized that there was beautiful […]

The team behind all the video games we know and love is usually crammed with talented designers, artists, and programmers. They all work together in tandem to create breathtaking worlds, tight game mechanics, and colorful characters. Alongside these talented individuals are video game producers. These are the individuals, or group of individuals, that oversees the […]

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 for indie games than I do for bigger titles like Grand Theft Auto V and PlayerUnknown’s Battleground. Recently, I’ve explored pages of games like the magical tower defense Kingdom, the […]

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 was much more complicated than just having a vivid imagination. Although a necessary part, you need to know programming, design, and how to use software for game designing, and a […]

Today’s world runs on graphical and visual aesthetics. The more user-friendly user interface, better layouts, more works that are pleasing to the eye. All of these things and more make up the very essence of a visual designer. Visual designers have become the artistic ‘gatekeepers’; making sure things are looking clean and running smoothly. Their […]

A video game design certificate is typically awarded to students who complete a 1- or 2-year intensive program on game design. A video game design certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the game industry. Certificate programs are offered at many universities and colleges, but every program will be different. A […]