Forest--

 

   Ok, C++, that's good that's what I'm learning right now. I hope it's alright that I'm asking you all these questions, I just really have a thrist for video games period. How important is it for me to learn assembly? Is it something that is a major medium for game programming? I don't know what you know about it, but I was wondering what Ohio State is looked at to the industry. Is this a good place to say that I have a degree from? Also, I was wondering what an excellent demo game would be. Should it be a platform game or just a simple working computer game? I thank you for all your assistance and guidance you've given me so far.

 

Daniel Burgher

Sophomore at The Ohio State University

Forest Handford <fhandford@...> wrote:

It is very difficult to get into the game development industry.  The jobs are very popular so there is enormous competition.  Plus there aren't that many jobs especially in certain areas.  California had the majority of the US game development companies.  Some however are located in the Boston area, New York, Florida and Texas.  Companies go in and out of business frequently and often need to have lay offs.  If you want a game development job right out of college you'll need an excellent demo game.  Game development companies need people who can see a project to completion.  It would also help if you get to know people in the industry.  I strongly reccommend getting connected as quickly as possible.  Get a subscription to Game Developer magazine, visit gamasutra.com frequently, if there is a chapter of the Independent Game Developers Association in your area go to their meetings.  Also go to the Game Developers Conference every year.  There is always a 'job fair' of sorts at the conference.