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  • Have you dreamt about working with the game developers on the next version of Gears of War or Uncharted? Would you like to become a video game designer working on the Playstation 4, XBox 720 or Nintendo Wii U? Well, you're not alone. Read a bit further, and we'll show you that you might not be that far away from your dream career. Learn how to become a video game designer.

     

     
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  Have you dreamt about working with the game developers on the next version of Gears of War or Uncharted? Would you like to become a video game designer working on the Playstation 3, XBox 360 or Nintendo Wii? Well, you're not alone. Read a bit further, and we'll show you that you might not be that far away from your dream career. Learn how to become a video game designer.
  
  

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  • Have you dreamt about working with the game developers on the next version of Gears of War or Uncharted? Would you like to become a video game designer working on the Playstation 3, XBox 360 or Nintendo Wii? Well, you're not alone. Read a bit further, and we'll show you that you might not be that far away from your dream career. Learn how to become a video game designer.

     

     
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  • How to become a video game designer, and what it takes to do well in video game design.
  • Read a bit further, and we'll show you that you might not be that far away from your dream career.
  • Video games have become big business. We're talking about a multi-billion dollar industry that has now outgrown many other industries in a very short period of time.
  • producing games will be harder and a lot more involved.
  • Video game designer teams producing these games have ballooned in size to meet the demand of a next gen experience.

  • On the other end of the spectrum, devices like the iPad, iPhone and Android smart phones have created a huge market for smaller video games.

     
  • Video game popularity and complexity is exploding, and so are the opportunities at game companies and studios.
  • First off, you really should have a love for video games.
  • These companies want to hire someone who knows what makes a game good, and what makes a game bad
  • The only way to do this is by playing, and playing AND playing video games over and over again.
  • Why should they hire someone then that hasn't put their time into gaming, and doesn't have the same passion for games as others?
  • Secondly, they are looking for someone with good problem solving skills.
  • You need to be the type who is willing to solve a problem even if it kills you.
  • Yes, you need to be patient, but you need to be awfully efficient in what you do.
  • You can't just walk into a game studio and get a job though.

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  • Video game designer teams producing these games have ballooned in size to meet the demand of a next gen experience.

  • First off, you really should have a love for video games. You should be the kind of person that hears the theme song to a game in your sleep. These companies want to hire someone who knows what makes a game good, and what makes a game bad. They want someone who knows good level design vs poor level design. The only way to do this is by playing, and playing AND playing video games over and over again. There are a load of people who spend all their time playing these games. Why should they hire someone then that hasn't put their time into gaming, and doesn't have the same passion for games as others?
     
      Secondly, they are looking for someone with good problem solving skills. There are so many bugs and potential problems when designing a game. This ranges from collision detection to making things look convincing. You need to be the type who is willing to solve a problem even if it kills you. Hopefully this will not happen. ; )

     

    Finally, they are looking for someone who can do things in a crunch. The gaming industry works at a torrid pace. Yes, you need to be patient, but you need to be awfully efficient in what you do.
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  How to become a video game designer, and what it takes to do well in video game design.
  
  Have you dreamt about working with the game developers on the next version of Gears of War or Uncharted? Would you like to become a video game designer working on the Playstation 3, XBox 360 or Nintendo Wii? Well, you're not alone. Read a bit further, and we'll show you that you might not be that far away from your dream career. Learn how to become a video game designer.

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• 06 Jan 12
  

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  Question 2. Video game designers LIVE and BREATHE games, so I will fit perfectly at Infinity Ward or Rockstar.
  
  Question 3. There are many types of schools that specialize in different asspects of game development, but the one that interests me is Full Sail University, due to its excellent development program.

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  Question 2. Video game designers LIVE and BREATHE games, so I will fit perfectly at Infinity Ward or Rockstar.
  
  Question 3. There are many types of schools that specialize in different asspects of game development, but the one that interests me is Full Sail University, due to its excellent development program.

  • What qualities do I need for game design?

     

    There are some qualities that game companies will be  looking for when hiring someone into their fold.
    
    First off, you really  should have a love for video games. You should be the kind of person that hears  the theme song to a game in your sleep. These companies want to hire someone who  knows what makes a game good, and what makes a game bad. They want someone who  knows good level design vs poor level design. The only way to do this is by  playing, and playing AND playing video games over and over again. There are a  load of people who spend all their time playing these games. Why should they  hire someone then that hasn't put their time into gaming, and doesn't have the  same passion for games as others?
    
    Secondly, they are looking for someone  with good problem solving skills. There are so many bugs and potential problems  when designing a game. This ranges from collision detection to making things  look convincing. You need to be the type who is willing to solve a problem even  if it kills you. Hopefully this will not happen. ; )

     

    Finally, they are looking for someone who can do things  in a crunch. The gaming industry works at a torrid pace. Yes, you need to be  patient, but you need to be awfully efficient in what you do.  
    
    

  • Get some training

     

    So you've got what it takes to become a video game designer?  You can't just walk into a game studio and get a job though. You need very  specific training offered at video game design schools. Check out some of these  top rated video game  design schools listed below that offer gaming degrees.

     

    DeVry University offers something aimed towards the programming  end of things with their hot Game and Simulation Programming program. This  should really get your feet nice and wet. Take it Online or check out the  numerous campus locations.

     

    Full Sail University offers various game related degrees  including Game  Art, Game Design, and Game Development. With the possibility of  going on campus or just online, there are many great options to choose from.  Graduates have worked on games like Call of Duty: World at War, and Guitar  Hero.

     

    Another cool program worth checking out is the Game Art & Design degree at The Art  Institutes. With several campus locations offered across the US and Canada,  you've got a great chance of finding a location near you.

     

    Want to see more? Check out all of our video game design  schools listings.

     

    Regardless, get some information & educate yourself.  Learning about these programs is one of the best ways of seeing if this industry  is right for you.
    
    

     

    Are you ready to take your career by the horns and ride?  Perhaps video game design is the career for you. There really has never been a  better time to get on board. Maybe you'll become the next hot video game  designer.
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  • First off, you really should like video games. You should be the kind of person that hears the theme song to a game in your sleep. These companies want to hire someone who knows what makes a game good, and what makes a game bad. They want someone who knows good level design vs poor level design. The only way to do this is by playing, and playing AND playing video games over and over again. There
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