Showing posts with label gaming work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gaming work. Show all posts

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Game design art and other work in the video game industry

 There are different types of jobs in the video game industry


Despite the dismal economy, the video game industry is large and growing. Boutique retail video game GameStop, as predicted by 10% -12% increase in sales for 2009 (Source: Market Watch). This means that when you apply for a job in the video game industry is looking for, now is the time.

But what would you do with the video game industry, what career you want to design the art of the game How about a video game programming Hey I want to be a video game tester?;

Video games now something like a movie. In fact, some video game budget, which, as big or bigger than the movie. Popular games like Halo or Star Wars take several years to develop and requires a budget of millions of dollars. But that's OK, because even ten times more.

Manufacturer of video games to spend their money? Now, in the film, such as actors, directors, cameramen, makeup artist at work, wardrobe consultant, expert, sound and other production staff. Video games have the same range, only people with very different and specific talents.

What video game work?

There are different types of jobs in the video game industry, and some entry level, you can get after graduating from college video game design. See the following example:

    Video Game Tester - Many people want to work in the gaming industry aware of this work. Responsibility for little more than name some believe. Other software companies, this task is usually called Quality Assurance. Those who work as a beta test to test the game, find errors, and saving them to Stress. They also provide feedback on the playability and all other developers and manufacturers to ask them to look at.
    2-D concept of the artist - These guys are nearly always have a degree of art or a strong portfolio of creative images, either digital or not. There are artist and empty of ideas on screen or on paper before any work.
    3-D character builder - The work requires a person with experience in the performance of the software. To experience hands on training and education, such as going to school Game Art and Design. Together, they look like characters, such as facial expression, posture, action, of course, costumes. Video game characters designersare responsible for creating cool Halo Spartan armor and sexy picture of Lara Craft.
    3-D modeling of objects - How can I cool plasma rifle sight (Halo 2) What is this sudden news Qiraji deadly two-handed sword (World of Warcraft) will not thank you Well, people, 3D models of objects only cool weapons to buy or look for the player, and spaceships, developing CLI commands tavern, cars, etc.. Of course, this is another problem, practice or course of performance required image.
    Interaction Designer - the video game, there is always a way to reward the player. If this is to kill the dragon, a victory against the evil demons, or to defeat the invading hordes of orcs, the players have to do to complete the game. In addition, an unlimited number of games like World of Warcraft, Quest has a reward at the end. Interactive game designers are responsible for creating the rules of the game, so sexy and cool experience.
    Artist Profile - When running Raccoon City, it will creep (Resident Evil), and while working around the Flayer Jungle on your way to Mephisto (Diablo 2), felt hot tropical humidity of the jungle, and the work of the artist background player diving into the new world, which is experienced computer screen. Requires a lot of creativity and imagination. This job usually requires a person with a degree in art or strong creative portfolio of digital images. Some schools call their degrees in the arts play design.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Work Games - Bright Prospects

The video game industry is hot

It is no secret that the U.S. and the world from the worst suffering, or maybe the worst recession in our lifetime. The credit crisis is the main reason that the bank crashes and led to millions of foreclosures homes. Those who can be a confusing time, a career just out of high school or higher education.

However, despite the economic downfall we are experiencing amazing range continues to expand the consumer market - video game. While most of that is not possible, the video game industry is booming.

If you are interested in a multitude of activities video games, read and record.

After MarketWatch.com, Gamestop CEO, Dan DeMatteo, "the business of video games continues to increase strength and, therefore, many of the fastest-growing category of consumer." The company expects to see revenue growth of 10% to 12% in 2009. GameStop video game retail boutique, many players prefer.

You are not alone when it comes to optimism for the development of retail video game. In a press release, the game Doc expand its franchise business growth in a hot market. "Achieving double digit growth in this tough economy is further proof that video games are the most popular forms of entertainment in the country," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc.

Video signs of growing new markets

The popularity of video games is growing not only in the U.S. and other Western countries, traditional and China. Then Oxburyresearch.com broadband is growing rapidly in China. That is why online gaming is booming. In 2008, China for $ 1.79 billion in revenue gaming industry expected to grow to $ 2.3 billion in 2009. Expected rate of growth of the industry to reach 20% in each subsequent year.

New Video Popular Entertainment

The development of video games in these difficult times is not unusual. More than ever, the need to escape, so you stay healthy. The same trend occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Then, the film industry is booming and asked stalwarths entertainment for Universal Pictures and Walt Disney Company.

Best Games Release in 2009

In 2009, there were some long-awaited release of the video game, will continue to drive sales forecasts, according to a luxurious reality. This Names:

    Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) - 13 ?a?t???
    God of War III (PlayStation 3) - TBA
    Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars (Nintendo DS) - 17 ?a?t???
    Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360, PS3) - 17 Feß???a????
    Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360, PS3) - TBA
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360) - Fall 2009
    Halo Wars (Xbox 360) - 28 Feß???a????
    Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC) - TBA


The Great Job Video

When it comes to video games, the future is certainly brighter than most consumer market. Of course, the future brighter for Jobs to play.

Field continues to grow with the market and not yet fully realized. Two traditional areas come to mind: online games and mobile games.

Despite the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-Playing Game) has been for years, it is still a niche market. With the growth of broadband, HDTV, and a living room console, such as MMORPG, Wii remain mainstream press. And when it does, the video game market is experiencing even explosion. In addition, the kit grow mobile gaming devices like the iPhone and its competitors to be more traditional consumption.