Best GameIndustryCareerGuide Podcasts (2024)

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GICG050: How can I tell if a video game jobs website is a scam? 10:38

8y ago10:38

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This week's question is from Bryan, who asks "Where can I find reviews for this business site and is this a legit website that I will not be scammed by?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/testingThanks for listening! I'm going to take a break from podcasting for a while, but please stop by and see me at the website, GameI…

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GICG049: What are some demo ideas for my video game programming portfolio? 8:36

8y ago8:36

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This week's question is 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 P…

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GICG048: How does the video game industry adapt to new technologies? 8:29

8y ago8:29

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This week's question is from Jesse, who asks "My biggest question is how does the game industry adapt to new technologies?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/careersThanks for listening! Do me a favor and rate this podcast on iTunes. It would mean the world to me.To ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just l…

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GICG047: Should I take a video game job I don’t want, just to get my foot in the door? 7:54

8y ago7:54

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This week's question is 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…

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GICG046: Will my job application be rejected by resume bots if I submitted a PDF file? 8:24

8y ago8:24

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This week's question is 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 re…

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GIG045: Special birthday episode! 8:56

8y ago8:56

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Today is the 3rd birthday of GameIndustryCareerGuide.com, let's celebrate!LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/careersThanks for listening! Press "play," listen all the way to the end, and then there will be cake.To ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just leave a comment or send an email.For more information …

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GICG044: How can I start my career as a video game industry recruiter? 9:03

8y ago9:03

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This week's question is from Ashely, who says "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 …

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GICG043: Do I need to be a good writer to get a job testing video games? 6:20

8y ago6:20

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This week's question is 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?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/how-to-become-a-video-game-tester/Thanks f…

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GICG042: What should I put into my video game programming portfolio? 7:48

8y ago7:48

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This week's question is from Supreeth, who asks "Hey Jason! Supreeth here, we here in India appreciate all the information provided in you website and I'm a huge fan of your podcast :). So, I would feel glad if you could provide me any certain information regarding, How do I make a game programming demo to apply for jobs? How should the demo be? In…

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GICG041: Do video game studios ever consider hiring entry-level job applicants? 7:34

8+ y ago7:34

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This week's question is from Taylor, who asks "I am incredibly committed to my craft and improving at it, yet I am under the impression that when I apply for jobs, along with my application there may be 30+ talented artists who have been in the industry before. Do hiring managers occasionally consider candidates that have potential, despite not hav…

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GICG040: "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester" book - Free Chapter 8:13

8+ y ago8:13

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This week, I'm reading you a free chapter from my book, "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester."GET YOUR COPYThanks for listening. If you liked the free chapter, please consider buying the book. I think you'll love it! http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/testerTo ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just leave a comment or send an email…

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GICG039: Could being a video game designer eventually make me hate playing games? 7:38

8+ y ago7:38

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This week's question is 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?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/video-game-indus…

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GICG038: If I land a game dev job in a new city, can I get help with moving costs? 7:43

8+ y ago7:43

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This week's question is 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 lan…

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GICG037: Do video game programmers get to contribute to the game design? 7:09

8+ y ago7:09

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This week's question is 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 like…

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GICG036: Should I learn programming if I want to become a video game designer? 6:28

8+ y ago6:28

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This week's question is 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?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/make-your-first-video-game-today-using-these-free-tools/Thanks for listening. Glad I'm not the only one who geeks out about vide…

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GICG035: What's the best laptop computer for video game design? 8:04

8+ y ago8:04

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This week's question is from Danielle, who asks "I'm looking to go into Game Design. Do you have a suggestion for the best laptop to use? What are some of the requirements a Game Designer would want in a computer?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://docs.aws.amazon.com/lumberyard/latest/userguide/setting-up-system-requirements.htmlhttps://unity3d.com/uni…

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GICG034: Do I need an art degree if I already have a strong game art portfolio? 8:36

8+ y ago8:36

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This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "I have a question regarding game art colleges. I've watched Marc Brunet and other artist's videos and they strongly advised us not to attend any colleges as long as our portfolio is as strong as the Industry demands. Would you recommend attending a game art college if I already have a game studio qualit…

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GICG033: Which university is best for a degree in video game design? 8:51

8+ y ago8:51

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This week's question is from Andrew, who asks "Hello, I’m in 8th grade and I was wondering if USC was a good school to go to for video game design. I have heard good things about it."LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/top-game-design-colleges-universities/Thanks for listening! Today's quest: Share this podcast with your f…

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GICG032: What education is required to become a video game designer? 8:48

8+ y ago8:48

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This week's question is from Robert, who asks "I’m in high school and I was wanting to know how long you have to be in college to become a Lead Game Designer. So I was wondering if you could give me information on this career and the path to take."LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/game-designer-education-requirements/Tha…

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GICG031: What are the downsides of a job as a video game programmer? 8:12

8+ y ago8:12

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This week's question is from Hy, who asks "I am good in math, I love coding, and I have a strong passion for gaming. So I think being a game programmer fits the best for me. I want to know what are the disadvantages? I found out that programmers have to sit in front of a computer all day, that really scares me. Any advice for me?"LINKS FROM THIS EP…

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GICG030: What skills are required to get a job as a video game tester? 7:58

8+ y ago7:58

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This week's question is from Blake, who asks "I want to become a game tester, but I am not sure if I have the right qualifications. So I was wondering, are there any special requirements for doing this job? Also, I’m 16 years old. How old do you have to be to get this job, and how much do you get paid for your work?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://ww…

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GICG029: How can I get a job as a video game translator or localizer? 7:36

8+ y ago7:36

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This week's question is from Paulo, who asks "In terms of the gaming industry, the topic that matters to me the most is video game localization. I'm a Brazilian translator and I would love to translate games as well. I don't know if you have already written anything about that, but I would love to know more if possible."LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp:…

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GICG028: Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the video game industry? 8:51

8+ y ago8:51

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This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the game industry? I've read some articles about this but they didn't offer me enough information to actually make a definitive decision."LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/careersThanks for listening! Let's make this the best …

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GICG027: How can I start my career in video game audio? 6:01

8+ y ago6:01

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This week's question is from Ramo, who asks "I am currently an airman in the navy, but when I get out I would like to fulfill my dream of becoming a sound producer for a video game company. I would like to know what schools could I attend, and what people I should I connect with?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/careers…

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GICG026: Can I sell my original game story to a video game studio? 8:35

8+ y ago8:35

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This week's question is from Josh J., who asks "I have only recently started learning how to code games, I'm starting with Game Maker Studio. However, I know I'm not ready to put the ideas I have in my head into code yet, I just have not learned enough yet. I am a decent writer however (if I do say so myself). And it's my stories and imagination wh…

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GICG025: Which factors will affect my salary level at a video game job? 8:28

8+ y ago8:28

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This week's question is from John Paul, who asks: "I was wondering a few things. 1: Do you get paid more for being at a company, say 10 years versus 2 or 3? And 2: If you work for a bigger company are you more likely to make more? 3: How many years of schooling do you have to go to for most companies to hire you?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEwww.GameIndu…

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GICG024: How can I write an effective resume for a job in video games? 8:08

8+ y ago8:08

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This week's question is from Gabor G., who asks: "I found a lot of useful information about game testing in this post. And now all I need is a CV or Resume. And that is the part where I need a little help. I have almost no experience in CV writing and I don’t find any useable example or template on the Web."LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEwww.GameIndustryCa…

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GICG023: What are the downsides of a job testing video games? 9:41

8+ y ago9:41

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This week's question is from Ahkanu, who asks "I've come upon a lot of upsetting articles about the game testing jobs that are out there. They state how badly people get treated at work, are shown low respect, and have their contracts terminated or not extended for unacceptable reasons. How many of these negative views of the business are true, and…

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GICG022: What should I do to prepare for my phone interview with a video game studio? 6:20

8+ y ago6:20

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This week's question is from Eziel D., who asks "I had to take a test to get a job as a game tester for one of the famous game developers. Currently I’m waiting for a call for an interview. I want to ask you, what should I do to prepare for the interview call?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEwww.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/telephoneThanks for listening! To …

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GICG021: What's the best way to learn video game programming while I'm in high school? 8:25

8+ y ago8:25

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This week's question is from Joseph F., who asks "I'm a high school student considering a career in game programming or design. I'm trying to learn C++ on my own with no background knowledge of programming and I wondered if you could recommend any tips for learning game-specific coding. My school doesn't offer anything code related until junior or …

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GICG020: How can I get my first game job when video game companies require prior experience? 9:01

8+ y ago9:01

9:01

Today's question is from Matthew, who asks, "I was looking into trying to get a job as a QA tester but all companies require years of previous experience. How do I get experience if no one will hire me unless I have it?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/strategyhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/tester-bookhttp://www…

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GICG019: I can't get hired at a new video game job, what am I doing wrong? 8:23

8+ y ago8:23

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Today's question is from Paul N., who asks, "I was working full time for a small game company, but they closed and I was laid off. I've been looking for a new job ever since, but it's been 18 months and it's really starting to take an emotional toll. I'm smart, personable, creative and have numerous credits to my name, yet I always seem to come in …

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GICG018: What is a typical day in the life of a video game developer? 6:42

8+ y ago6:42

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Today's question is from Mpho S., who asks, "The main thing I'm worried about when it comes to considering a career in gaming, is wondering what a day to day cycle looks like. What is a typical day as a game developer?"LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/video-game-industry-work-life-balance/Thanks for listening! To ask me…

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GICG017: How can I move to the USA to get a job in video game development? 7:09

9y ago7:09

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Today's question is from Samantha, who asks, "My husband is studying to become an Art and Animator in the game industry. We live in England, but realistically we would like to move to the US in 3 to 5 years to have better and bigger opportunities. Can you suggest any specific company or organisation in the US which could advise us on how to make th…

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GICG016: What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career? 6:38

9y ago6:38

6:38

Today's question is from Lance, who asks, What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career?LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/writerhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/jobsThanks for listening! To ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just leave a comment or send an email.…

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GICG015: Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required? 6:20

9y ago6:20

6:20

Today's question is from Mark O., who asks, Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required?LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/salaryhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/schoolshttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/jobsTo ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just leave a comment or send …

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GICG014: Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company? 6:59

9y ago6:59

6:59

Today's question is from Shravan, who asks, Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company?LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/careershttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/schoolsBy Jason W. Bay

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GICG013: How can I get an internship at a video game development studio? 8:39

9y ago8:39

8:39

Today's question is from John, who wants to know, How can I get an internship at a video game development studio?LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com/jobshttp://www.Gamasutra.com/jobsThank you so much (yes, you!) for listening.By Jason W. Bay

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GICG012: Can I get a job testing games while I go to school to learn video game development? 6:13

9y ago6:13

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Today's question is from Arun, who wants to know, Is it possible to do game testing as a part time job while learning programming languages and securing a degree?LINKS FROM THIS EPISODELand a Job as a Video Game Tester book:http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/tester-book-pdfThanks for hanging out!…

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GICG011: What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV? 7:15

9y ago7:15

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Today's question is from Mark H., who asks "What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV?"To ask me anything about getting a job or building your career making video games, find me at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/search-for-video-game-jobs/https://orcahq.comhttp://…

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GICG010: How can I stay healthy while spending all day at a computer making video games? 7:10

9y ago7:10

7:10

Today's question is from Grzegorz N., who wants to know, how can a video game developer stay healthy, while working all day in front of a computer?To ask me anything about getting a job or building your career making video games, find me at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODESetting up an ergonomic computer workstation:http://erg…

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GICG 009: How can I change my career and become a video game developer instead? 5:48

9y ago5:48

5:48

Today's question is from Justin, who wants to know how he could change careers and become a professional video game developer instead?To ask me anything about getting a job or building your career making video games, find me at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODEUnity game engine tutorials: http://unity3d.com/learn/tutorials/modu…

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GICG 008: Should I drop out of college and learn to make games on my own? 7:20

9y ago7:20

7:20

Today's question is from John, his son is wondering if he should drop out of college and learn to make games on his own?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODEhttp://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/5-legit-reasons-not-to-drop-out-of-college/…

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GICG 007: Do I need a college degree to become a video game tester? 6:02

9y ago6:02

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Today's question comes from Sabrina M., who’s wondering whether she needs a college degree to become a video game tester?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODELand a Job as a Video Game Tester book: http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/tester-book-pdfFind …

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GICG 006: Would a computer science degree be helpful for a career making video games? 3:44

9y ago3:44

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Today's question is from Chris B., who’s wondering whether a computer science degree would be helpful to a video game design career, or in the video game industry in general?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comFor detailed information about game industry salaries, read the artic…

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GICG 005: Should I move to a big city to start my career in video games? 6:14

9y ago6:14

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Today's question is from Julie, who wants to know whether she should relocate to a different city to look for higher-paying game jobs?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comFor a list of the top "game development hotbed" cities in the USA and the World, check out the article at htt…

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GICG 004: What are the different job occupations in the video game industry? 6:50

9+ y ago6:50

6:50

Today's question is from Dennis, who wants to know what are the all the different job occupations in the video game industry?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comFor more details about the different jobs in the game industry, check out the article series at www.GameIndustryCareer…

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GICG 003: Does the video game industry have a terrible work life balance? 9:45

9+ y ago9:45

9:45

Today's question is from Gena, who wants to know whether the work life balance in the video game industry is as bad as she's heard it is?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comBy Jason W. Bay

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GICG 002: How can I get a job testing video games from home? 5:31

9+ y ago5:31

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Today's question is from Autrey, who wants to know how she can get a job testing video games from home, but also avoid getting ripped off by a game testing scam?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comBy Jason W. Bay

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GICG 001: How can I learn video game design, but also game art and programming? 7:01

9+ y ago7:01

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Today's question is from Michael, who wants to be a video game designer/programmer/artist... if that's even possible?To ask me a question about how you can get a job making games, hit me up at www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.comBy Jason W. Bay

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