Category: Career Paths
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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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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…