How to Become a Video Game Developer

Introduction

Video games have inspired an entire generation of people to spend countless hours in front of their computers. There's a variety of activities to enjoy such as solving puzzles, stealing cars and defeating all manner of creatures. Turn that interest into a career by becoming a video game developer. Good math skills, an eye for design and a knack for storytelling combine to make the perfect candidate to be a video game developer.

Steps

1 Step One

Play a lot of video games. Good video game developers have a serious interest in games and are on top of the latest releases and game trends. Being a video game developer is a very demanding job and people interested in the field should enter into it with a great deal of passion.

2 Step Two

Get a degree in computer science or graphic design. Place special emphasis on 3D modeling in your coursework. Learn 3D Studio Max in particular, as it is used by most major video game development companies to create the worlds you see on screen.

3 Step Three

Decide an area of specialty as a programmer or artist. Build a portfolio. Include links to online work you have produced and printouts of other designs created. Work on developing some game ideas.

4 Step Four

Get an internship or entry-level job at a video game company. The field is very competitive, so it's important to get your foot in the door. Start at a small company and work your way up. Go to trade shows and conventions to meet other developers and make connections to use for future employment.