Video Game Development on emaze

Video Game DevelopeR

by Joshua Neizer

Job Description

What does a video game developer do?

They Do exactly what you think they do...

They develop video games on different platforms

Mobile

Xbox One

Wii U

PS4

3DS

5 Areas of video game Development

Programming

Their job is to make the game interactive and fulfill everything that the producers want.

Graphic Design

Graphic artists and animators are responsible for the visual aesthetic to a game
Most of the budget is spent on the graphics because of how crucial it is that the game looks
Another important aspect of their job is making the game realistic
More importantly, they need to make the movement of characters look realistic.

Writers are responsible for the story for the video game.
They have to write the dialogue for the game
Writers have to write the script for the game, involving all extra content and artifacts.

Writers

Their responsibilities include creating the sounds effects and background music for the game
The sound designers will create the voices for characters and NPC's, the sounds of the environment, and any additional sound effects.
Musicians will create the music for the game so that the tone and mood.

Music & Sound Design

Producing

Producers will manage all of the parts of the game development and makes sure that the game has no problem and is on track to finishing

How to Become a Game Dev

The Programming Way

Education

For example programming languages that need to be known are C++, Java, C, OpenGL, Php and Python.

Computer programmers must also know assembly languages, graphics and know the inner workings of game consoles.

How to Prepare

Being a programmer requires knowledge of many different programming languages and to have experience with these languages
Work experience is a great way to show that you know how to work with the demands that are put on you
Provide work that you can show to your interviewer whether it be a sample of program to show off your skills or your knowledge of game development
Have connections throughout the industry, this makes getting jobs a lot easier

ApplicationProcess

The salary for the video game devs can fluctuate from $30 000 - $90 000 per year. Average is around $60 000 per year.
Depending on what area they are apart within the development process.
The longer one works with their employer and/or their skill in their respective department.
Those who choose to be freelance or independent (indie), may make more but usually less than someone who works for a studio or company
Most game development studios will give the regular benefits that most companies give. The benefits received are medical, dental and retirement plan.

$alary and Benefits

Openings In Today’s Work Market

Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of openings in today’s market because it is a very competitive.
A computer programmer would need to be VERY experienced to be in a company like Ubisoft or Naughty Dog.
A career option would be to develop their own indie game.