Okay so both of my main interests if it wasn't obvious enough is Information Technology and Video Games. I have been thinking of starting up a serious self study of one of those subjects. I did a little research and getting a job in IT is a little easier than getting a job in game design. That and with the IT, you only need some certifications and experience and you might get work as opposed to game design where you will have to have a degree most likely. This to me makes IT seem a little more easier to do. That and you can become a Certified Ethical Hacker in the IT field which is getting certified to go ninja on the internet, which is badass.
On the other hand, game design, while harder to get into will be sweet too. Making awesome games and having people enjoy them will be cool. With the new trend in Indie games and stuff, it seems getting into this would be easier than before where it was more the major companies in the field of gaming. What do you guys think? Which do you think is cooler?
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ReplyDeletegame design sounds pretty fun.
ReplyDeleteLOL lovin' the blog you got going on here bro!
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Just go for IT. You can make games after IT while having much more perspectives.
ReplyDeleteIt could be hard, but good luck to you mang!! I support anyone who wants to do this cuz I would love to do this too haha
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas here :)
ReplyDeleteI'm actually going into Information Technology, I'm pretty excited!
ReplyDeleteCEH sounds really cool, you should get involved with that!
ReplyDeleteI spent most of my childhood wanting to get into game design. I was always excited about the early LittleBigPlanet type games that let you make custom maps or levels.
ReplyDeleteNow that I've moved on from school and into the working market, I've come to realize just how difficult getting into video game making is.
You start off in something low level like Quality Assurance. There you're getting minimum wage and just HOPING for a chance to move up in the company. But that's like winning the lottery. More than likely you'll just be there for a short stint before getting kicked out. And if you are one of the lucky ones to make it (and you do have a background in programming and some experience (somehow)), then they overwork you and spit you out when it's over.
I do love the idea of making video games still, but I would suggest not trying to go directly to it. Get other experience first and make sure you are financially secure.