GAME PROGRAMMING CAREER

Video Game Programmer Jobs

The video game industry is expanding faster than ever. It has penetrated deep into all markets, be it Asia, Europe, Africa, USA, UK or elsewhere. It is a favorite past time of teenagers and youngsters all across the globe and even adults are not behind when it comes to playing video games. The popularity and growth of video gaming industry has time and again proved that it is here to stay and it will only become more innovative in the coming years. It is one of the best phases of video gaming sector and certainly, video gaming has come a very long since the days of Pac-Man and Frogger.

Video Game Programmer Job Description
Programmers in the video game industry give life to the ideas of video game designers. They write codes and make games run smoothly. Besides this, the programmers may also have to write codes for software and development tools that the programmer and his team might require in the running the video game without any errors. These programmers have to work in teams with designers and game developers to make a video game. Following positions can be held by programmers in the gaming industry;

    Game engine programmer
    Physics engine programmer
    Graphics engine programmer
    Artificial intelligence programmer
    Sound programmer
    Gameplay programmer
    Scripter
    UI programmer
    Input programmer
    Network programmer
    Game tools programmer
    Porting programmer
    Technology programmer
    Generalist
    Lead game programmer

Video game Programmer Education
Breathe computers. Breathe video games. Be crazy about video gaming and this industry is there to reward you. Indisputably, computer programming skills are the most recognized attributes in this field. It is said that an obsessive levels interest in programming is the secret to make your mark in this field. There are no shortcuts in this field and it is the talent solely that gives you recognition. Microsoft founder Bill Gates had an unusual craziness about programming during his college years and certainly, it worked for him. If you don't have that child like curiosity and gusto to pursue, read and understand video games, don't even think of entering it. It is a field that requires self motivated individuals who're really passionate about their duties.

As such, there is no fixed or necessary formal education required in this field. Many successful video game programmers in the industry have no formal education in video programming. But they had one thing when they started their careers. They had deep interest and passion in computer programming and for most of them it was a great hobby, something they did for merriment and enjoyment. Nevertheless, not all of us can be like the few mavericks who have followed their heart with their intellectual prowess and hence formal education is there to help us develop the requisite skills to enter in the industry.

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