Monday, May 24, 2010

How to become a professional gaming programmer?

I really want to be one when I grow up and I know how to code tic tac toe and pong on DEV-C++ and a lott more but I want to be a professional like the guys who make PS3 games and that stuff.

How to become a professional gaming programmer?
The best route into professional game programming is a Computer Science degree from a good college, preferably near a city with a lot of game studios. Going to school near an industry hub like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, etc, will make it a lot easier to find a job once you graduate. Don't waste your time with "game programming" schools or majors, they're more expensive and won't prepare you nearly as well as a normal CS degree will. Along with your CS classes you should also take two or three writing courses, and at least one art course -- these will help you communicate with your team mates later on.
Reply:Play more games like you are mad. You'll come up with your own ideas to create a cool game.





Specialise in game development or such courses from university. Publish your games on the Internet and show your potential employers that you can develop such cool games.
Reply:Here is some real good advice:





You need to be smart! Keep advancing your math skills and go to school for CS or even choose a gaming major. However, be weary of the gaming major. You have a lot more options with a degree in CS, one of those options being a gaming professional.


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