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There are many different careers in the video game industry, from programming, to game design, to game art, and many others. To read about pay information, search for game schools, apply for open jobs, and more, visit www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/careers.

Game development is the art and science of creating a video game - from coming up with an idea, to building the art and writing the code, to finding and fixing bugs, to launching the game so people can play it. A job making video games might seem too good to be true, and you (or your parents) might be skeptical of game development as a “real job” that could provide a good living for you and you...

In this episode, I answer a question from Max, who asks “Hello, I don’t miss an episode of your podcast ever since the first one. I have a question: What are some specific examples of demos you could prepare for different game programming positions? Could you provide some specific examples that a hiring manager would like to see for positions such as Gameplay Programmer, Graphics Programmer, or...

In this episode, I answer a question from Jesse, who asks “My biggest question is how does the game industry adapt to new technologies?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why the game industry has a love-hate relationship with new technology - How a game studio gets their hands on prototype hardware of pre-relase consoles - Why it takes years for game developers get the hang of “new” technology,...

In this episode, I answer a question from Indigo, who asks “I have a question about taking a job in a position you don’t want just to get your foot in the door. I’ve had many teachers and other people tell me that taking a QA job or a 2D art job is a good idea just to get in. But I know that I really wouldn’t enjoy it nearly as much as a 3D art position. But it’s pretty hard to find a 3D positi...

In this episode, I answer a question from Ashley, who asks “My name is Ashely and I am a recruiter that is new to the Video Game recruiting world. I wanted to combine what I do with one of my favorite hobbies which is playing video games. I discovered your blog and see that you are an expert in the field. Do you have any advice for me as a recruiter or can you guide me to any blogs that can hel...

In this episode of Game Industry Career Guide Podcast, I read you a free chapter from my book, “Land a Job as a Video Game Tester.” In this episode, you’ll learn: - What is game testing? What does a game tester do? - QA testing vs. play testing - What are some pros and cons of being a tester? Learn more at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/tester-book

In this episode, I answer a question from Travis, who asks “I am a recent computer science graduate. I applied for a tester job at Ubisoft and, following your advice, I submitted everything as a PDF file. But I recently listened to another podcast that said big companies, like Ubisoft, don’t actually read resumes, computers do, and that we should use a plain resume with specific fonts and save ...

Today is the 3rd birthday of Game Industry Career Guide, let’s celebrate! In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why I started the website, and how much it’s grown - How I’ve stayed motivated to keep writing and podcasting after 3 years - Who the real success story is behind this blog (hint: it’s not me!) Learn more at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com

In this episode, I answer a question from Dillon, who asks “I am really interested in becoming a video game tester! I really like finding bugs and sharing about it to my friends. The only problem is I’m not a great writer. Would that be a major deal breaker?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - The difference between creative vs. technical writing - Why technical writing is important for game test...

In this episode, I answer a question from Anthony, who asks “One concern I have is, what if being a game designer makes me hate gaming? A friend of mine said that he has talked to developers and they have told him that it’s like eating your favorite food 20 times a day. Is that true?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - How “crunch time” can affect your interest in games - Why I went for several m...

In this episode, I answer a question from Kit, who asks “I live in a state where there is no real game development work around, which puts me in a pickle because when I graduate I will have a degree but nowhere to use it. I already know that my best bet is to move to another state like Washington, but how does someone like me who will be new to the industry land that first job when migration co...

In this episode, I answer a question from Derek, who asks “I’m interested in both game programming and general game design, my talents lying mostly with programming. Do game programmers often get much input in the game design outside of simply how the game functions? I assume this would largely depend on the size of the team. But I’m just wondering if it’s likely I’ll get to participate in both...

In this episode, I answer a question from Dylan, who asks “I want to use Game Designer as a career path and I was wondering if being a game programmer would help with that?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why programming is at the heart of every game project - 3 reasons why programming will help your game design career - How to stand out from the crowd when you apply for your first game desig...

GICG#034: Do you need an art degree if you already have a strong portfolio?

GICG#033: Which university is best for a degree in video game design?

GICG#032: What education is required to become a video game designer?

GICG#031: What are the downsides of a job as a Video Game Programmer?

GICG#028: Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the video game industry?

GICG#027: How can I start my career in video game audio?

GICG#025: Which factors will affect my salary level at a video game job?

GICG#024: How can I write an effective resume for a job in video games?

GICG#023: What are the downsides of a job testing video games?

GICG#022: What should I do to prepare for my phone interview with a video game studio?

GICG#021: What’s the best way to learn video game programming while I’m in high school?

GICG#019: I can’t get hired at a new video game job, what am I doing wrong?

GICG#017: How can I move to the United States to get a job in game development?

GICG#012: Can I get a job testing games while I’m in school?

GICG#011: What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV?