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You too can make video games for a living!

You too can make video games for a living!. “Bar none, some of the most cutting edge and creative jobs out there now are reserved for video game designers and artists.”-adigitaldreamer.com.

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You too can make video games for a living!

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  1. You too can make video games for a living!

  2. “Bar none, some of the most cutting edge and creative jobs out there now are reserved for video game designers and artists.”-adigitaldreamer.com

  3. Video game design is a quickly growing industry worldwide. Video gaming is poised to supplant Hollywood as the highest grossing entertainment industry.

  4. Big money means big studios. Take-Two Entertainment, makers of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, NETTED OVER A BILLION DOLLARS last year.

  5. As a result of increased cash flow, many studios are now hiring additional designers. Studios now hiring include…

  6. -Koei (Dynasty Warriors)-EPIC (Unreal Tournament)-Stormfront (Lord of the Rings)-Bungie (Halo, Halo 2)-Rockstar (Grand Theft Auto)-Konami (Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid)

  7. What do studios need?-Graphic Designers-Web Site Designers-Computer Animators-Illustrators-Game Testers -Musicians/Composers-Advertisers-Writers

  8. Salaries- How much can I make?

  9. Programmers/Engineers: 3 years or less experience= average $54,300/year.3-6 years of experience average $68,072/year.

  10. Graphic Artists generally average $33,000-$35,000 a year for starting salaries depending on where you start.

  11. Even game testers, who work part-time, get paid around $12/hour to play! Critical thinking and solid writing skills are a must, though.

  12. So, how do I land one of these jobs?

  13. -Most employers want applicants with 4-year college degrees and some internship experience.

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