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If you're one of the many looking into a career as a video game designer, look no further. You've hit the jackpot!

Below you'll find our archives of all posts written about learning game design. More specially, learning how to design games for fun, for-profit, or professionally with a world-renown design studio. Regardless of your age, location, or skill level, we've got you covered. We've got articles for middle schoolers just starting, as well as advanced guides for seasoned pros.

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AI Programming for Games

Becoming an AI Programmer

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 […]

Written by Jesse Jones-Read - Updated on May 19, 2022

What is a Video Game Systems Designer?

Professional Profile: Video Game Systems Designer

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 […]

Written by Jesse Jones-Read - Updated on May 19, 2022

Environment Artist Career Profile: Job Description and Salary Details

A game environment artist creating stunning visuals

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 […]

Written by Jesse Jones-Read - Updated on May 19, 2022

Comic Illustrator Profile: Job Description and Salary Details

How to become a comic illustrator

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 […]

Written by Jesse Jones-Read - Updated on May 19, 2022

Technical Artist Careers: Job Description and Salary Information

How to become a Technical Artist

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 […]

Written by Jesse Jones-Read - Updated on May 19, 2022

How to Start Your Gaming Company

Start A Video Game Company

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 want to create a new killer IP? The popularity of video games is a great reason to […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on March 10, 2022

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Becoming A Graphic Designer

Why Study Graphic Design

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 24, 2021

How To Pitch the Perfect Video Game Idea (with Sample Game Pitches That Defined Genres)

How to Pitch Your Video Game Idea

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 23, 2021

Getting Started in Video Game Voice Acting: Qualifications, Career Path, Job Opportunities

Video Game Voice Acting

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 25, 2021

The Making Of A Great Motion Graphic Designer: Education Path, Job Profile, & Essential Skills

Motion Graphic Designer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 23, 2021

Video Game Writer: Career Profile, Education, Job Opporturnities, & Tips To Enhance Your Skills

How to Become a Video Game Writer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 25, 2021

Becoming A VFX Artist: Education, Job Profile, Key Roles (A Career Roadmap for Beginners)

Visual Effects Artist

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 24, 2021

The Exciting Life of A Video Game Journalist and The Unsavory Aspect of Game Journalism

Video Game Journalism

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 25, 2021

Video Game Writer: Professional Profile & the Process of Crafting a Gripping Storyline

how to become a video game writer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on August 23, 2021

Professional Profile: Video Game Producer (Career Roadmap, Education, Earning Potential)

What is the role of a video game producer

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 24, 2021

How to Make Money From Your Indie Game

How to monetize your game

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 Metroidvania Hollow Knight, and—of course—the bloody romp that is the Hotline Miami series. These titles are making […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on January 24, 2022

Minimum Viable Product: What Does MVP in Gaming Mean?

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on December 22, 2021

Professional Profile: Visual Design Career Roadmap, Education Path, & Essential Skills

Visual Designer Job Description

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on June 24, 2021

Can a Video Game Design Certificate Help You?

guide to video game design certificate

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 […]

Written by Bryan Wirtz - Updated on November 8, 2021

A Video Game Designers Salary: Updated Guide

Before the success of gaming consoles, “video games” used to mean PC games. Then console popularity grew. Around the time of Xbox and the Wii, game studios realized there was an untapped market outside of the self-identified “gamers” category. Kids and adults were more than willing to play games, there just wasn’t content that grabbed […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on January 8, 2022

Video Game Modeler Career Profile

3d modeler beginners guide

A 3D modeler is an artist who uses computer software to generate in-game assets as three-dimensional models, bringing characters and objects to life. Many games on the market today use 3D. Overwatch, Witcher III, Playerunknown’s Battle Grounds open beta…Some of your favorite games were produced with the help of hours of 3D rendering. What Do […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on December 22, 2021

The Types of Video Game Design Jobs

kinds of jobs in video game design

It’s something we’d all like to do, I’m sure. We play our favorite games and would love to be in the creative process. Who doesn’t want to build a rich gaming world like World of Warcraft? How do you become a game developer? You need an education or certification background in specific technological fields of […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on December 9, 2021

Storyboard Artists and the Key Role they Play in Pitching Your Video Game Idea

How to become a storyboard artist

Are you a comic book fan? Have you been drawing since a young age? Or maybe you just started and you’re actually pretty decent at it! A career as a storyboard artist is hard to get, but if it’s what you know you want to do, you shouldn’t let anything stop you. This job profile […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on January 5, 2022

Unleash The Video Game Developer in You!

Game Developer Job Profile Guide

The Video Game Developer–an elusive, tempting career. Whether you’ve been coding since you were born, or been gaming since your thumbs were long enough, it’s time to do some exploring. This job profile guide is going to take a look into the lives of game developers. We’ll peel back the curtain and see what actually […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on April 13, 2022

10 Tips To Crush Your Gaming Job Interview (Stand Out In A Competitive Job Market)

game design job interview tips

As more college graduates apply to jobs every year, the gaming industry only gets more and more competitive. So if you’re one of the lucky few that manage to get a phone or in-person interview at a game studio, know that how well you prepare can play a big part in getting the gig or […]

Written by Dustin Tyler - Updated on January 8, 2022

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