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 […]
Start Your Career in Game Design
If you're one of the many looking into a career as 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.
Some of our most popular gaming career guides include; The 10 best game engines, the most popular game design programming languages, and our tutorial showing you how to create a professional game design portfolio.
For the beginner's out there, start with our common questions series:
- Are Video Games Good for You?
- How Much do Game Designers Get Paid?
- What are The Best Colleges for a Game Design Degree?
- What are the Best Game Design Studios?
Or maybe you already have some experience and are looking to take the next step in your career.
For you we have a series we call "Getting a Job in Game Design":
Professional Profile: Flash Animation
Who Are They? Flash animators are content creators who make digital animations using Adobe Flash. These animations can then be used in different digital mediums. Animators can create anything from banners on a client’s website to short films, games, and other creative endeavors. Flash animation is a creatively lucrative field. You can conceptualize and then […]
Professional Profile: 3D Modeler
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 […]
