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Game Programing. First Classes?

mfeola — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:19:46 -0600

I am currently a website developer but I got my degree in Computer Science. I have always wanted to get into programming video games but have been stuck in the East coast because of family (stuck by choice isn't stuck... I know this). After seeing how things have grown I would really like to get my foot in the door and work on a game but I have no idea where to start, continue, or if any companies would really want someone who is willing to learn on the job and not just know it going in.

I want to make myself a good applicant in the near future and just need to know where I can start up again. I looked through the options for schools but it looks like most of those are undergrad or online and I would much rather have something hands on in person with people.

Does anyone have any suggestions other than those schools that advertise on TV? I am tempted to try one of those out if I don't get any better suggestions.

Honestly I really want to make arcade games, I love how you still get a nice surprise by how amazingly beautiful or innovative such small low cost to consumer games are.

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Seeking advice

matiasgriffiths — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:30:12 -0600

Hello everyone.
Im currently going to NJIT for a BS in CS. I have zero experience in game development; however, i have tried making my own games using what i have learned in school so far. I would like to ask the more experienced ppl here if there is a programming language I should focus on and if you could recommend me a book or website that explains the game industry (job positions, skills required, etc).

Thank you all for taking the time to help me out.

;)

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zbrush artist looking for studio to intern with

jean77flip — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:08:33 -0600

i am a modeler, texturer with experience with zbrush, maya, photoshop, bodypaint, xnormal

im to work with talented studios to showcase my skills as a modeler with hopes to land a job

i am open to a non-paid opportunity

view my work:
jeangorospe.com

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Re: Opportunities for a senior french profile in NYC ?

guicole — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:47:24 -0700

Hey !

I'm also french, and will move to NY in 2011 !

Maybe we have to get together some day !
Faut s'entraider entre français !

C'est pas encore fait, mais j'y pense serieusement, ma femme est américaine, alors c'est l'occasion d'aller bosser dans un studio américain.

Mais NY n'a pas l'air d'être la meilleure ville pour le jeu vidéo...

Bonne chance en tout cas pour tes recherches !

bye

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Work as Narrative Designer in NY ! ( ? )

guicole — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:42:08 -0700

Hi everyone !

I'm a french Narrative Designer, i've work on Adventure games so far (Obscure, Obscure 2n Alone in the dark,etc...)
I'm planning to come in NY, to live.

Apparently, the game industry is not very big in NY, and only one AAA game compagny...

so... do you think that, i should considr moving somewhere else ???
I love NY, I really want to go there. But if i can really find a job... that's may be a litlle stupid to go.

So, what do you think ?

Thanks for your advice !

Guillaume Colomb

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I am NEW - F/26/NYC Gamer with Excellent PR skills

RozeMaiden — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 03:00:49 -0700

Hello,
My name is Resma
I am known by RozeMaiden
I am Looking for work representing Gaming companies and more.
If you have or need someone for work within that area please contact me ASAP!
Read my profile!
Thanks

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Re: Online Portfolio posting

Anxo — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:52:02 -0700

I code my own. My latest one I started of with just primary color div tag boxes to arrange the layout and function, once happy, I moved on to the actually contend and graphics.

I just made some changes today.

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Should I go back to school?

colombianheaven — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:03:23 -0700

I'm looking to break into the game industry as a game designer. I have lots of years of work experience, just not particularly with games. I have a degree in psychology already, but I'm thinking about going back to school to get a degree in computer science. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Opportunities for a senior french profile in NYC ?

NYC_GI — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:53:19 -0600

No problem, always happy to help. :-)

New York is a really great place to work in games because there are a lot of different types of studios here. Each one is working on something unique and interesting so you have a lot of options.

Best of luck and hope you land on your feet!

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Re: Opportunities for a senior french profile in NYC ?

Anne-Sophie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:43:11 -0600

Many thanks for your quick answer, that's very kind of you !
Good ideas about Gameloft and Longtail, I will do that.
But,I will also drop a line and a resume to registered companies here, as you suggested.

I would be very curious,interested and proud to join a real american studio, it would be a good opportunity for me to really discover things and learn. Ubisoft is cool but that's french and when you're about to move to a country, you've got to understand culture, people...When you join a new team, you've got to play with new players :-)

Many thanks again for your nice welcome. Maybe see you next year? :)

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