Day at Work: Video Game Designer

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Kim is a video game designer for Mind Control Software. As part of ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series, Kim discusses her duties as a level designer and the education that helped her land the job.
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@ViperRulerlm 8 лет назад

"Hey you know why the dark elves to be blue? Because I wanted them to be blue." What a badass way of introducing yourself.

@YUR0ii 9 лет назад

"Do you know why the dark elves are blue? Because I wanted them to be blue." Best. Quote. Evar!

@granola661 7 лет назад

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@jackwetherell8222 7 лет назад

I think the guy was just trying to show off. The reason the dark elves are blue comes from the lore. It was azura's curse on the tribunal for breaking their oath to Nerevar and using Kagrenac's tools, when Sotha Sil rejected her divinity. Which would have been a much more interesting, less egotistical answer for him to give.

@prodbytdash4013 9 лет назад

Well... she seems happy.

@Frejborg 10 лет назад

I once had a job with a boss who played WoW with me. He was a total nerd into comics, games, movies, it was awesome. That was the best job I ever had.

@WaterflameMusic 12 лет назад

even tho a education is important, the best way to start is by figuring out what kind of field you want to work with (coding, animation, grapics, music) and start doing it as a hoby, if you like working with it, it will become natural to you to fool around with after a while. and you'll learn alot by just having fun and exploring your ideas :) by the time you are able to go to the school you want to go to, you may allready have learned half of it by yourself! never doubt yourself :D

@MrUoba 8 лет назад

passion, always a great & attractive thing to see in a person

@BlackCurtainStudio 12 лет назад

I work as a game developer. I do both programming and artwork. People think it's a glamorous job where you get paid a ton of money, but it's basically like any other job in IT, except a bit more creative and longer hours sometimes. But it's a lot of fun. It has been my dream since I was a kid to create my own games.

@travistrue2008 11 лет назад

I love her enthusiasm. Totally makes the movie!

@laxwolf 12 лет назад

I started when I was 12 and now I'm 17, START. RIGHT. NOW. There's a lot of good people, lots of talented kids. I suggest knowing what to expect before you even go to college because things are going to get competitive and they'll start weeding out kids who don't know what they're doing.

@quranalone5824 9 лет назад

Lol who doesnt want to become a game designer/developer after watching this vid.

@TheScarWar 9 лет назад

+Furious Emerald me

@quranalone5824 9 лет назад

i hope u will find something u like more then this then :)!

@TheScarWar 9 лет назад

Thanks 😀. I actually already found what I like. I'm doing computer science double major with math. I really like math!

@quranalone5824 9 лет назад

awsome :D! i love mathematics & computer science

@MyLittleMagneton 8 лет назад

+Ariel Bereslavsky We've got you covered, why not become a game programmer :p

@ConnectEdNational 13 лет назад

Most video game designers have bachelor's degrees in English, art, computer science, or related areas. In addition, many colleges offer video game specific degrees (such as ITT Tech, DeVry or The Art Institute, and many others). Good luck with your career pursuits!

@steelwolfluis 9 лет назад

My Dream Job Right Here

@ConnectEdNational 9 лет назад

luis fuerte Thanks for adding to the discussion here. Why would this be your dream job? Are you working toward it now or have plans for the future?

@andresjacome6200 8 лет назад

+ConnectEd I'd love to become in a game developer... I'm studying software engineering for my bachelor degree...

@magnusm4 8 лет назад

+luis fuerte My dream job is to be able to just say: I want to make this game. Then do it and have others join in to do whatever they want to add then tell a publisher: I want to publish this. And seeing my past work they won't refuse.

@MechWomanWarrior15 10 лет назад

"Do you know why the dark elves are blue?" "Uh, no." "Because I wanted them to be blue." *Sound of my jaw hitting the desk

@Korudo 10 лет назад

That's so inspiring.

@ConnectEdNational 10 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@GaleGallade 8 лет назад

this is really inspiring, at first I was scared of pursing video game development because I heard it was a bit difficult finding a job in that area but watching this video, I feel like I should go and follow this path because I love playing video games like everyone else out there

@snikerz5886 9 лет назад

I am currently going to college to be a Video game designer and graphic designer and came across this video while looking for resources for a term paper. I just wanted to say thank you for your story. It helped me out quite a bit actually.

@gajeelfangirl9419 9 лет назад

Right now I'm at the point in my life where it's like I love video games and want to design them but what if I fail or what if this isn't what I want it's so hard because the thought of failing and being a nobody with no job or money scares me and while my mom says I'm too young to worry about it I'm still looking at the fact that I'll be in college in a few more years (which goes by very fast) another thing that worries me is when I get out of college what will I do college is all fine and dandy but after college where do I go how do I officially become a game designer *sigh* man I'm just worried about a lot of stuff right now for my future

@djm.o.d.9376 9 лет назад

I'm 29, when I was in 5th grade [maybe 12 yo?] they brought a career counselor to school to talk to us kids and see what we wanted to be when we grew up and help us get on the path to said job. I was one of the first called on, asked what I wanted to do when I grew up, I stated proudly "I want to make video games". Him, my teacher, and the rest of the class laughed at me for a while, then the counselor asked me "What else would you rather be?" and I said it again, to which he replied "there is no future in that, what else do you want to be?" I said again, louder "I am going to make video games, fuck you!" and began to leave the classroom, then the bell rang to change rooms. I now own [started myself] my own game development company GrrMooGames. However back in those days, the game industry was in decline and there was NO help out there for 'hobbyists' or Independent developers, and if failure is such a big fear you wont try, than game dev is not for you, as part of making a game is failure after failure after failure, but it is where we fall short where we can learn and grow the most, it is the only way to make better games in the future. Good Luck, and don't worry so much about the future when you never know what could happen tomorrow, instead take action and DO something about your dreams and goals today, every small step you take counts, and every step is all just a small part of the bigger journey.

@gajeelfangirl9419 9 лет назад

Barron Vandervoort thanks for the words of encouragement and really I hope to make it like you do and as for your story about the career counselor mines literally snickered in my face when I announced high and proud I want to be a game designer and every guy in my class were saying sexist stuff about me being a female game designer and how I probably would just end being a secretary for a real game designer and it's like every time she comes she wants to change my decision by saying stuff like you'd be a great nurse or animal doctor! or game designers really don't make that much! but anyways thank you for helping me see the light and for encouraging me Screw everyone who looked down on me I am going to be a game designer

@djm.o.d.9376 9 лет назад

awesome, just be you, and dont let others so easily diminish what makes you happy, because it takes effort to be happy, where as you do not have to do anything at all to feel down.

@NinuRenee 9 лет назад

ideas come and go unless you write them down, always write them down! (even if they are silly ones)

@gajeelfangirl9419 9 лет назад

uneliasmarsu yea ha ha thanks for the advice actually sometimes when I think about game ideas (such as stories plot or even character design) I write/draw them out I have a note pad full of sketches and ideas but I always get too embarrassed to show them lol

@HaloEliteLegend 10 лет назад

Ahh, Morrowind... Brings back memories.

@Q7R43 10 лет назад

Yeah! I used to play it on the orignial xbox. Good times.

@Progeus 12 лет назад

This video inspired me. I already had a dream to design games before watching this, and now that desire has "leveled up" to a passion. Thank you for this video, and thank you Lord for letting me find it!

@Doronsmovies 11 лет назад

I remember around 5 years ago when i wanted to start doing game dev i thought it is super fun. Now as a game dev, not a professional one right now but still a game dev, i realized that game dev is a huge commitment a really competitive industry and really hard work. But for people who are passionate about games it is nothing, i know it can get really hard but when u have fun at work you never have to work.

@Educationscience 11 лет назад

She is so correct when she says its best to start out on paper. I have been designing for years small levels and yes I can say from personal experience drawing out a sketch on paper is a really great start.

@bbravo3883 10 лет назад

Kim should know she is my inspiration, Thank You! I didn't know where to start until I found this video.

@BunkerPainter 11 лет назад

im 15, tbh i'm more interested in computer science and software engineer and the like but this has given me a spark of dedication. I don't really care much about my classes and so i have only an 80+ average, I took the pre-requisite for AP/IB Computer Science and it's regents freshman year, so now i'm in IB CSII, but i've realized that if i really want to do this i should take better care of my normal core classes. ive still got the majority of 3 yrs to get it right so thank you.

@ConnorGardner 10 лет назад

Hmm. I'm not saying that the video game industry is a horrible place to work, but it's not the flower filled sunshine of fun that she seems to be addressing. I'm not saying you shouldn't go for it, but just don't hop into your office expecting an amazing work enviroment

@Menji_x 10 лет назад

Dont expect to hop in either. I'm going on my 3rd month after college and still no game design job.

@Menji_x 9 лет назад

***** im a designer not a programmer. I can make all the assets but when it comes to Actionscript or C++ im SOL

@kerimgueney 7 лет назад

So cool. I really love her enthusiasm!

@TheITTman 8 лет назад

I currently left my old high school and joined ITT Technical Institute to learn how to program and design, my dream job is to become a game programmer, designer, or developer, I know it will be hard, but I've spent almost all my life playing games and I would love to spend the rest of it making them, their is no better job than making something you're compassionate about

@bloodCount8895 8 лет назад

Im a game designer of 6+ years on AAA games, and this video should be titled "Day in the Life: Video Game Level Designer. As a "Game Designer" for 3 different AAA studios the video game designers and I were first and foremost Scripters. You'd come in sit down grab the latest build files from P4, build code and art assets, then get to work in a script editor like SlickEdit, Crimson Editor, Notepad++, or some studio-created script editor. And you start writing script code. Level Designers either build BSP maps like Hammer Editor or Unreal Editor, or work with Environment Artist to build levels based on a modular toolset with pre-built art assets that piece together to make a level. If you want to become a "Video Game Designer" please for the love of God learn to code in C++. And for college please for the love of God get a Computer Science degree from a state U and not from Full Sail.

@AlphizzleMusic 8 лет назад

Can this role be learned on the job? I'm a business studies graduate with no programming/coding/scripting skills but I really want to become a game designer? Can my dream become a reality or have I just waited my time spent at uni getting a business degree?

@AlphizzleMusic 8 лет назад

Huh?

@bloodCount8895 8 лет назад

No you can learn on the job but it makes it easier if you do stuff on your free time. Learn UDK, Unity or some other engine like Source. Build maps for CSGO or for other games like Dying Light. Also every designer should know C++ or if not, Python LUA or even Java. Breaking in is tough just build a portfolio of your best work. Even if that work is one CSGO map, but make it a kick ass map. Also with Full Sail good luck paying off 50-100k in student loans with interest. You are better off going a state U or even a community college earning a degree in Computer Science which will also help give you another career option if the game industry fails for you or you just couldn't get a foot in the door. Just break in as a QA Tester. Then work your way into Design.

@AlphizzleMusic 8 лет назад

Alu Card thank you so much for the advice, it's greatly appreciated! :)

@bloodCount8895 8 лет назад

welcome. breaking in as QA is always the best route. and sometimes the easiest. make friends with the designers as a QA. That way they know you're interested in design and want to continue to build your career there. You can make a career out of QA but dont expect the best pay or job security. But even in design you can lose your job. and once you're in, dont stop doing things on your own free time at home. just dont go selling some iOS game or PC indie while working for a game studio; conflict of interest. But its good to keep up with latest engines and toolsets.

@theoblivionaut2170 9 лет назад

this video helps. I'm doing a end of six weeks project and the career i chose is video game designer.

@HeadShotZombieZ 10 лет назад

Does anyone know what program she uses to make the little car game that showed in the video?

@KrazyEngima 12 лет назад

im 15 and im working on getting into the industrial design field (concept art) and i will tell you it took me about 2 years to decide on the field...what you really need to do is look at the video game industry and the jobs in it and see what you are good at...if you are an artist then go into industrial design or illustration, if you are a writer then become a story scripter, if you just wanna play video games then become a tester (which is a lot harder than it looks. just watch the psn series)

@trizard8913 9 лет назад

So, I'm a 13 year old girl, keen to become a game dev. How can I gain experience and start learning? I have a laptop although my parents don't want me downloading stuff on it since I got a virus -_- it's gone now, but they won't let me. How can I learn to code and create games??

@ChobibokoBlogspot 9 лет назад

Trizard Try Khan Academy, you don't have to download anything there.

@MegaStunder 9 лет назад

Trizard Just go around on different websites researching how to do certain things. Start out small like building your own website or something. Just make sure you understand the basics of coding and everything before you jump right into making a game.

@jexirefmagician 9 лет назад

Trizard And Gabrel have said all you have to do :P But if I can tell you something, i'm 12 years old and I create games in the Unity engine, i code in Javascript and C#, so, i'm really young, like you of course, but this does not means that we can't make something that for the other people may seem difficult, you don't have to be a genious in maths, the things that you'll need in game programming will be just the bases of maths: Addictions, subtractions, fractions, moltiplications, stop. You have to learn the bases of the vectors, and other little things, just when you're ready to start, start small, dream big, and start making "the game of your life", and last but not least, enjoy doing it, programming can be so fun but at the same time so mindblowing, :) (oh and try to tell your parents what you want to do, and explain the things that you will make, they'll probably let you do it :) ).

@MegaStunder 9 лет назад

You still understand what she's trying to get across so why does it matter?

@MasonYourFace 9 лет назад

For a start, go to scratch.MIT.edu its a really easy game making program :P I use it.

@EmberDione 12 лет назад

@packsfan36 The ones in the video was an in-house editor written by our programmers. There are tons of editors out there though, and many of them get released with the games. Skyrim has the Creation Set, Portal has Source, Quake has Radient, Starcraft 2 has an editor, Unreal Ed is free to download.

@L0932 13 лет назад

I love her personality!

@TheShinigamiProject 12 лет назад

*turns to boss in-game* "Hey boss, do you mind if I'm late to work tomorrow?" "Nah, it's alright :D" This is my future job....seriously....

@leftyfourguns 9 лет назад

Actually designing a game is more than just loving to play video games. You have to have a deep understanding of human psychology to develop engaging and fun games.You're not just designing something to work in your head or that works on a computer. You also have to design it to run on the human computer of the brain. If you want to take a course in the hopes of being a video game designer, I would recommend psychology over anything

@michaelwright9432 9 лет назад

+leftyfourguns No. If you want to learn about psychology? Than read books. Why would you waste money?

@colemcgrath1718com 8 лет назад

+leftyfourguns where did u get this idea from

@solarium4292 9 лет назад

Is there any jobs to do with character creation/design as I really love sketching characters and then detailing the work I create and I would love to get a good quality computer and start making 3D versions of characters 😃

@JakobRobert00 11 лет назад

i am at still at school, in about 1 and a half year i will have finished school, and i am planning to become a game programmer. i wanted to ask, if a game programmer also has to design levels and think about concepts whether the game is fair and fun, or is his task really "only" programming, so dealing with the maths, logics, physics ?

@human-connections 13 лет назад

wonderful video!! make me wanna get into the industry so much more.....but slowly im learnin the difficulties of getting into the industry!!

@TimeManInJail 12 лет назад

@FlameDione just curious but what would flag a good school to a bad one? I'm Living in Canada and going next year. Things like review on the school,experience etc? p.s any knowledge in Canada?

@ZebraGundam 11 лет назад

There are general Computer Science programs that, depending on the school, will go into game programming or place you in teams for "real life" development projects, which can be a lot of fun. There are some schools that offer focused Game Programming courses, but as always, look carefully into the school's reputation, faculty, and try to talk to the students if you can. But yeah, for a programmer, the usual route is going for a Bachelor's in Computer Science.

@kMC303 12 лет назад

@ConnectEdCalifornia Is there anyway too become a video game designer without going too school? I know this question may seem weird but I have been using computer for about 14 years now and I'm 26 at the moment. I have always been a very big Pc gamer and I was wondering what it would take? I learn fairly quick and I was wondering if I would be able to learn this on my own and succeed?

@99Chilton 12 лет назад

Nice. I play a lot of WoW and it really inspires me to become a video game designer. For those of you who want to do level making / map designing, warcraft 3 world editor is a good start.

@Eredanavavsnomad 7 лет назад

"My mom was so sad!" Big Laugh!!!

@jeremyedwards4317 12 лет назад

What designing program do you use and what languge does it require?

@kennysanders9767 11 лет назад

This video inspires me even more now to be a game designer. because I love playing video games

@packsfan36 12 лет назад

what programming software do you use to create these games?

@Lamarr168 12 лет назад

Great video! What a joy to watch.

@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign 9 лет назад

Thanks for this. Really helpful to our online foundation diploma students:)

@ConnectEdNational 9 лет назад

Online College of Art and Design We are so glad that you are using this as a resource!

@TheCrazyHacker05 10 лет назад

what software to make the levels help me

@EmberDione 12 лет назад

@saeklin 3. Again, depends on your skills and the company. My first job in the industry was at a company so small, they had everyone designing gameplay. Also decades is a bit of a "misnomer" in that most people in the industry don't have decades of experience. The average burnout is 8 years. At 5 years/5 shipped titles you are generally considered a senior designer.

@jeremystahl7102 11 лет назад

Anybody know of any gaming software I could use to design FP games, preferably of the fantasy genre?

@skykingjason 12 лет назад

I am already good at modeling, but I want to be better and get a job as a modeler, so what would I have to major in?

@lilstarfish 12 лет назад

The title game designer can cover many jobs, for instance: Programming, script writing, level designers, sound engineers. So a game designer doesn't necessarily just mean story writer but it does cover it...so if you are going into story writing you might want to make sure you're doing the right course.

@thenintendude26 11 лет назад

You're just like me! I want to make stories and characters and art and want to be super successful! I'm already practicing and I managed to get on the phone to a recruitment manager for a big company, who gave me lots of details. I can't wait! I'm super excited to start learning more, and I'm 14 next month :P

@thelolslols1 12 лет назад

what game editer do you use

@EmberDione 12 лет назад

@TheNetau It depends on the company. Even there, while I do mostly level design, a good half of my job on the project was game design.

@josephthedafty 11 лет назад

Anyone know what software she is using to create the levels? :) Thanks guys.

@TkZMaster45 11 лет назад

I wanna be a video game programmer, what courses do i need to take?. Please reply..(I wanna be a video game programmer so bad)...

@hideinthemirror5306 8 лет назад

i want to make a game like sims... but with a bit more violent and gore

@benawesomebw1197 7 лет назад

I would play that.

@NikorasuChan 12 лет назад

Um, is it okay to invest in video game development if I have Bachelor in Films? Because I really love both careers (game and films) and I wonder if they can ever blend in... :\

@todorov62 11 лет назад

so what after she'd been to University she went and did her masters at some place, correct? because what I saw on the site was a masters course

@02KageneRei 12 лет назад

This is actually what I was planning on getting a degree when I head to college. It seems like a fun job, especially since I could blend both my love for anime and games together.

@lochlanoneill 10 лет назад

What would I need to study for college for to be a game developer/designer

@LANmineTFC 12 лет назад

@miyor123 what do you do for a living? If you're still in college, what do you plan to do?

@AngelAshrider 8 лет назад

I'm 15 and in high school. I plan to go into video game design myself. In fact, I have already picked next hour courses in video design at my high school. I'm also thinking about colleges. Any colleges you recommend me checking out for this field.

@mirrorrorrim5623 8 лет назад

Awesome, good luck to you

@f4rn 8 лет назад

I have heard University of Southern California is really good.

@thatsprettygood0 10 лет назад

i want to be a level designer so bad :)

@Chubzdoomer 9 лет назад

So do it! There are countless level design tools out there.

@CillKodeDoes 9 лет назад

What program does she use

@AyeItsAiesha 9 лет назад

This was so interesting, thankyou!

@FrigidPhoenix 11 лет назад

I have a interest in fine art but want to be more specialized to help me get a job. I've always enjoyed video games and have a curiosity in how they are made so if I wanted to be an artist for a game should I also take courses in video game design along with visual arts?

@1GrumpyOldGuy 9 лет назад

I love this video.

@1andonlymacphreak 10 лет назад

OMG THATS VECTOR CITY RACERS… LOVED THAT GAME!

@daisyh9449 8 лет назад

I'm just moved to a new school and I am taking information technology and they just finished teaching game design and we're starting another topic, I'm interested in game design are there any apps or anything I can do in my free time to learn

@Choffee11 10 лет назад

Does anyone know what the Editor is?

@DIRTYYETTI 11 лет назад

I am 13 years old with a guru's understanding of c# and my mom tells me that im perhaps the best programmer in the neighborhood with titles under my belt such as call of duty civil war and Tiger Woods tomorrow never dies.

@Ajoscram 12 лет назад

Not necessarily. It sort of works like TV shows, where you have writers and scripters who make up the story and then designers "translate" that into the game. For example, for Black Ops 2 they had the guy responsible for Batman write the story, which the game designers will later after a long process of discussion (in which the original story often changes) make up levels, cutscenes, puzzles, etc. So designers can change the game, but the esential storyline is still written by an actual writer.

@EmberDione 12 лет назад

@MarckMabimods I know several people who worked on Skyrim too. The great thing about the game industry is that it is super small. So chances are, you are going to run into and talk to people who worked on games you geek out over.

@Drakensson 10 лет назад

when i sit down to make the sketches and design-documents for games i hope to make in the future, i always make sure that the gameplay, story and characters are as anti-cliche, original, weird and unusual as much as possible, before proceeding on with writing a novel-like manuscript for the game. For the games i CAN make NOW, by myself without coding, i always make sure the control-layout and design is unusual. This originality is something i have by instinct, it is not exhausting or a pain

@imranianable 11 лет назад

I want to be a game designer but I don't know which college subjects I should choose, please help

@bjmgraphics617 9 лет назад

I can't afford another school loan. I have a full time job now and I plan to try to get my hands on Hammer editor because I like fps games. I have 3DS Max and Photoshop 6 which was a doozy to pay off my credit card. Home ed will be my make or bust. Relocation is a no go.

@QuiteNot 12 лет назад

Take a look at the extras on games that show how the game was made. And see all the different positions, what they typically do and work out where you want to be. I think they only pick the best so I think you have to be a really great artist or programmer. The programmer guy on GoW's, said he had to get used to the PS3 system and create his own scripts and such. They seemed really time constrained too, stressing out to get it done in time.

@GamingNinja07 9 лет назад

Thanks for the helpful video!

@ORTmusic 13 лет назад

She is awesome!

@DgoneOfficial 11 лет назад

Not sure, i randomly found a senior high school program called "game design" that i will most likely attend. Not sure how much of the programming parts will be there though

@ejohnsonff 13 лет назад

I am going to be taking a computer animation class and I want to know if that will help me become a game designer

@user-ls1iy8zq9x 7 лет назад

Hi, I have a question. I want to be a game designer, but I have no experience in doing one. The most I have done is a little of rpg game program and a little Photoshop. I am going to graduate high school this year, is there any way that I can get and game design job at all? ( sorry about the bad English)

@benawesomebw1197 7 лет назад

Go to collage and take computer science.

@Eredanavavsnomad 7 лет назад

I have a question though, did Kim have any special drawing skills before integrating the Guildhall design program? Because I'm really thinking of going next year for the same program but I'm not a special artsy guy.

@benawesomebw1197 7 лет назад

I mean it helps to have something to go off of.

@gvoid 11 лет назад

Does computer science cover animation and video game desighn

@Kolepto 11 лет назад

But then again, a gamer sees all aspects inside of multiple games, giving them a better reference of what works as opposed to creating something that risks not being played. Being as original as possible, with dedication that is accentuated with creativity almost always pays off.

@NexusBreaker 12 лет назад

ahh my dream!!! :D wonder where i can study this stuff in the philippines. . .

@TokyoReborn 12 лет назад

This is my all time dream as a child to work with games to play a game and to tell someone that i helped in making that game become a reality it would bring a tear to my eye knowing my long time dream coming true. If anyone has any tips or good schools that would help it would be really great

@franklinfrancis6953 10 лет назад

A lot of functions in programming, many steps to get a program to work right! I like books with good example programs that make programming easier! Then it's about trying to memorize

@81gamer81 12 лет назад

It really depends, if your working for a smaller company, or at least on small projects you will have some say in the story making. You might even be assigned to be head story developer. But larger games have its own story writers.

@chillipepper117 12 лет назад

@ConnectEdCalifornia idont know so much about english but the other stuff you are right

@SionTheSh33p 12 лет назад

Learning coding language C, then C++, it seems to go far nowadays, I'm going to be taking a course in University next year and they've said they're teaching C++. I'm in the same boat as you as I'm also trying to become a games developer :')

@sirloin296 12 лет назад

Try checking out Extra Credits on Penny-Arcade's website. They get into some of the nitty gritty details, and the main writer for them is a free lance game designer, professor for Digipen, and runs a consulting company for game studios, and other affiliated groups.

@UnrealIzzy3D 12 лет назад

Great Work! I am also a level designer and I am thinking eventually I will find a job :D At the second I am only 14 though but I will try to get the best grades I can :D Also I can program but I am an average at Javascript and know a bit about c++ and c# But this realy inspired me to continue =D Thanks for sharing!

@comatoseenigma9200 7 лет назад

im currently in a university studying computer sciences aspiring to be a programmer. i really think designing video games is a very cool profession

@leadslinky 11 лет назад

That probably still holds true for simpler games, or older style ones where it's more of a computerized puzzle or timing challenge. If you can pick it up for five minutes, you'll have a good feel for the game. Whereas the newer full immersion games, five minutes doesn't even let you setup a character. There's a lot more aspects that need to fit together that can't be smoothed out on paper and calculators alone. i.e. A doorway that looks awesome but isn't easily passable.

@TheOstahaps 10 лет назад

What education exactly do you need to have this job? Please help, I'm so lost. :/

@dylophosaurus 12 лет назад

may also consider playing around with unity with c# or javascript. lots of good script references and tutorials out there, and pretty easy to whip together a prototype