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Black Girl Game Designers: Only WE Can Make It Happen
It’s rare to see a Black woman starring in a video game, let alone a teenage Black girl. But little by little we’ve seen these girls make for some kick-azz cartoon characters. So, why aren’t there more Black girls in video games too? For ages, mothers have tried to instill in their daughters that they…
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Black Video Game Developers: A Small World with a Strong Future
The History of Black People in Gaming According to history, it all started with the late-great Jerry Lawson! He was a Black engineer who led his team to create the very first home video game system. This innovative creation intrigued the gaming market of that time with its interchangeable cartridges, setting the stage for playing…
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How to Add Diversity to the Video Game Industry
What was the first game to introduce a black protagonist? According to history, it was the 1976 SEGA monochrome arcade game, Heavyweight Champ. It featured a Black character battling against a white opponent. Not exactly what you expected, right? We understand. Black Characters Attempt to Come to Life For about a decade, Black kids looking…
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How to Get That 20s Something Gamer Out Your House for Good
To be blunt, game development is a field, not a job. To say you want a job as a game developer is like saying you want a career in real estate or sports or activism. You must pick a specific area and decide what role you want to play in the industry. The Big Three…
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How to Help My Kid Become a Game Designer as a Teen or Early 20-Something
Most major corporations require a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as software engineering, animation or graphic design. But everyone is not cut out for college. Many savvy professionals have launched lucrative careers without degrees or any type of formal education. However, they had relevant skills that made cross-training possible. Your young adult may…
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Game Design Career Self-Assessment Quiz
Do you or a young adult in your life have a true passion for playing games far beyond that of the average gamer? Wondering if there’s a way to make a lucrative living in the gaming industry? Well, avid players may or may not make good game developers. It all depends… Take this career assessment…
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Should I Let My Graduating Teen Get a Degree in Game Design?
When you’re paying for their college educations, you tend to have a say so about the career paths they choose. And now, you’re wondering if a career in gaming is worth your hard-earned dollars. the short answer is… Yes, it can be! According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 2021 Median Pay…
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What Kinds of Game Development Jobs Can This Grown Kid Get?
Does your 20-something-year-old spend too much time playing video games every day? What if we told you there may be a lucrative career for the kid in the game development world? With the right skills, your adult child could be an animator, programmer, technical writer, marketing manager, creative director and more. According to the US…
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How Would I Know If My Teen Has Money-Making Game Design Skills?
Dealing with a teen on the road to graduation whose greatest passion is playing video games? Wondering if your kid already has what it takes to design games for a living? Well, if the youngster enjoys storytelling, creating characters, or dealing with art or audio, developing games could be the key to making money off…
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How to Help Your Graduating Teen Find a Job in Gaming
Is your teen graduating from high school soon? Are you looking for a career path your young adult can enjoy while making good money without necessarily going off to college? Game development is a continuously growing industry that can give your child the edge they need in today’s job market. How Can Your Child Become…
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How to Get That 20s Something Gamer Out Your House for Good
To be blunt, game development is a field, not a job. To say you want a job as a game developer is like saying you want a career in real estate or sports or activism. You must pick a specific area and decide what role you want to play in the industry. The Big Three…
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How to Help My Kid Become a Game Designer as a Teen or Early 20-Something
Most major corporations require a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as software engineering, animation or graphic design. But everyone is not cut out for college. Many savvy professionals have launched lucrative careers without degrees or any type of formal education. However, they had relevant skills that made cross-training possible. Your young adult may…
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What Kinds of Game Development Jobs Can This Grown Kid Get?
Does your 20-something-year-old spend too much time playing video games every day? What if we told you there may be a lucrative career for the kid in the game development world? With the right skills, your adult child could be an animator, programmer, technical writer, marketing manager, creative director and more. According to the US…
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How to Help Your Graduating Teen Find a Job in Gaming
Is your teen graduating from high school soon? Are you looking for a career path your young adult can enjoy while making good money without necessarily going off to college? Game development is a continuously growing industry that can give your child the edge they need in today’s job market. How Can Your Child Become…
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Black Girl Game Designers: Only WE Can Make It Happen
It’s rare to see a Black woman starring in a video game, let alone a teenage Black girl. But little by little we’ve seen these girls make for some kick-azz cartoon characters. So, why aren’t there more Black girls in video games too? For ages, mothers have tried to instill in their daughters that they…
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Black Video Game Developers: A Small World with a Strong Future
The History of Black People in Gaming According to history, it all started with the late-great Jerry Lawson! He was a Black engineer who led his team to create the very first home video game system. This innovative creation intrigued the gaming market of that time with its interchangeable cartridges, setting the stage for playing…
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How to Add Diversity to the Video Game Industry
What was the first game to introduce a black protagonist? According to history, it was the 1976 SEGA monochrome arcade game, Heavyweight Champ. It featured a Black character battling against a white opponent. Not exactly what you expected, right? We understand. Black Characters Attempt to Come to Life For about a decade, Black kids looking…
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How to Get That 20s Something Gamer Out Your House for Good
To be blunt, game development is a field, not a job. To say you want a job as a game developer is like saying you want a career in real estate or sports or activism. You must pick a specific area and decide what role you want to play in the industry. The Big Three…
-
How to Help My Kid Become a Game Designer as a Teen or Early 20-Something
Most major corporations require a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as software engineering, animation or graphic design. But everyone is not cut out for college. Many savvy professionals have launched lucrative careers without degrees or any type of formal education. However, they had relevant skills that made cross-training possible. Your young adult may…
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Game Design Career Self-Assessment Quiz
Do you or a young adult in your life have a true passion for playing games far beyond that of the average gamer? Wondering if there’s a way to make a lucrative living in the gaming industry? Well, avid players may or may not make good game developers. It all depends… Take this career assessment…
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Should I Let My Graduating Teen Get a Degree in Game Design?
When you’re paying for their college educations, you tend to have a say so about the career paths they choose. And now, you’re wondering if a career in gaming is worth your hard-earned dollars. the short answer is… Yes, it can be! According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 2021 Median Pay…
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How Would I Know If My Teen Has Money-Making Game Design Skills?
Dealing with a teen on the road to graduation whose greatest passion is playing video games? Wondering if your kid already has what it takes to design games for a living? Well, if the youngster enjoys storytelling, creating characters, or dealing with art or audio, developing games could be the key to making money off…
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Black Girl Game Designers: Only WE Can Make It Happen
It’s rare to see a Black woman starring in a video game, let alone a teenage Black girl. But little by little we’ve seen these girls make for some kick-azz cartoon characters. So, why aren’t there more Black girls in video games too? For ages, mothers have tried to instill in their daughters that they…
-
Black Video Game Developers: A Small World with a Strong Future
The History of Black People in Gaming According to history, it all started with the late-great Jerry Lawson! He was a Black engineer who led his team to create the very first home video game system. This innovative creation intrigued the gaming market of that time with its interchangeable cartridges, setting the stage for playing…
-
How to Add Diversity to the Video Game Industry
What was the first game to introduce a black protagonist? According to history, it was the 1976 SEGA monochrome arcade game, Heavyweight Champ. It featured a Black character battling against a white opponent. Not exactly what you expected, right? We understand. Black Characters Attempt to Come to Life For about a decade, Black kids looking…
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How to Get That 20s Something Gamer Out Your House for Good
To be blunt, game development is a field, not a job. To say you want a job as a game developer is like saying you want a career in real estate or sports or activism. You must pick a specific area and decide what role you want to play in the industry. The Big Three…
-
How to Help My Kid Become a Game Designer as a Teen or Early 20-Something
Most major corporations require a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as software engineering, animation or graphic design. But everyone is not cut out for college. Many savvy professionals have launched lucrative careers without degrees or any type of formal education. However, they had relevant skills that made cross-training possible. Your young adult may…
-
Game Design Career Self-Assessment Quiz
Do you or a young adult in your life have a true passion for playing games far beyond that of the average gamer? Wondering if there’s a way to make a lucrative living in the gaming industry? Well, avid players may or may not make good game developers. It all depends… Take this career assessment…
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Should I Let My Graduating Teen Get a Degree in Game Design?
When you’re paying for their college educations, you tend to have a say so about the career paths they choose. And now, you’re wondering if a career in gaming is worth your hard-earned dollars. the short answer is… Yes, it can be! According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 2021 Median Pay…
-
What Kinds of Game Development Jobs Can This Grown Kid Get?
Does your 20-something-year-old spend too much time playing video games every day? What if we told you there may be a lucrative career for the kid in the game development world? With the right skills, your adult child could be an animator, programmer, technical writer, marketing manager, creative director and more. According to the US…
-
How Would I Know If My Teen Has Money-Making Game Design Skills?
Dealing with a teen on the road to graduation whose greatest passion is playing video games? Wondering if your kid already has what it takes to design games for a living? Well, if the youngster enjoys storytelling, creating characters, or dealing with art or audio, developing games could be the key to making money off…
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How to Help Your Graduating Teen Find a Job in Gaming
Is your teen graduating from high school soon? Are you looking for a career path your young adult can enjoy while making good money without necessarily going off to college? Game development is a continuously growing industry that can give your child the edge they need in today’s job market. How Can Your Child Become…
-
How to Add Diversity to the Video Game Industry
What was the first game to introduce a black protagonist? According to history, it was the 1976 SEGA monochrome arcade game, Heavyweight Champ. It featured a Black character battling against a white opponent. Not exactly what you expected, right? We understand. Black Characters Attempt to Come to Life For about a decade, Black kids looking…
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