Comments on: You don’t want to work in the video game industry

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:55:00 +0000

I have to agree, working in the game industry sucks! I worked as a programmer for a well funded mid-sized company around 2005. It was the most boring place I have ever worked. No one talked, no one laughed, you could hear a pin drop. Man, the egos, you missed that in your list of suckyness. Twelve hour days were expected and the pay was a joke. I could have made more than double working a 9-5 gig.

By: Matt Turner

Matt Turner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:06:46 +0000

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By: Matt Turner

Matt Turner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:06:02 +0000

Hi all ! This article makes me a bit sad actually, Im a trained illustrator and digital artist, I would love to get into the graphic arts side of the video game industry but keep hitting walls. Is it enough to just have 2d digital art skills (i.e concept rendering and illustration; photoshop corel painter) anyone with any help send me a email!!!

By: qqq

qqq — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:55:11 +0000

I have a huge passion for computer gaming, but many years ago decided to to exactly what was said here. I’m getting a math heavy physics/engineering degree. I prefer to self-learn computer related stuff by working on my own hobby games. (as this is much more fun to me and keeps my passion for it healthy unlike what some stupid homework assignments would do)

The math I know from studying helps me immensely, I can EASILY learn/do complicated 3D/GFX related programming, not to mention physics simulations.

Getting a solid software engineering degree would definitely be a good bet as well if thats your thing, the good ones will include all that all important math too. The key issue for me is that you don’t lock yourself into only making video games. It might sound like a good idea when your 16, but what about when your 32+?

By: amazed

amazed — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:04:33 +0000

OMG – is this for real? Is this a spoof?

I’ve never heard such utter, utter drivel pour out from idiotic lips in all my life. You sound like a kid! It is crystal clear that you have no love of games, nor any real experience or knowledge of this industry at any level.

Not only do you not understand what you’ve written (passing off general gossip) you cannot articulate to any degree views on the industry or the many skilled careers within. I am absolutely gobsmacked at how you are not attacked on a daily basis! Seriously!

If I ever need a laugh, I will be checking your page regularly.

Yours, incredulously

By: Gaming courses

Gaming courses — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:34:54 +0000

My ambition in life is to be a Games Producer, but after doing extensive research online, I have concluded that the best course of action for me to take would be to attain a degree in Games Design.

By: Captain JMac

Captain JMac — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23:35 +0000

I’ve been working as a game designer for 8 years now, and I have to say I 95% agree with Bruce.

The missing 5% is that it can be fun some of the time.

By: Sampo

Sampo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:26 +0000

I have been playing videogames for 25 years now. The gaming industry has changed more and more like the film industry. There is just too much of it and everyone want’s to be a millionaire over night.

I always wanted to create games when I was a kid. But after I graduated to be a 3D-animator and modeller and understood the hard work, I didn’t feel the need anymore. Now I work as a land surveyor, and I still have time to enjoy the games. And time to time even make some modelling .

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:15:12 +0000

PS. on an unrelated note since my last comment began somewhat harshly (old git was meant in the victor meldrew fashion) I do have genuine sympathy for your situation with Evony. good luck

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:05:36 +0000

Bruce Everiss – yeh, i know people like you. old gits who think they’ve seen it all – passing on their ‘wisdom’ as if it’s some generous gift to all those young saplings who think they know what they want, but don’t really cause, well… how possibly could they!? jeez. just cause you got some hang up about the industry you work in doesn’t give you the right to turn other people’s perfectly valid aspirations into worthless dreams.

you’re criticisms of the games industry are non-productive and highly unoriginal, particularly considering every point you make [could] apply to nearly any profession/industry/work sector. It’s a question of how you look at it and in your case that would be negatively. So for the sake of those who dare to take a chance, who have realistic expectations and are prepared to work for it, be helpful, be instructive and last but not least BE POSITIVE!