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Are Advanced Degrees Worth It in the Games Industry?

As we’ve covered before on the blog, college and education in general is important for any career, gaming or otherwise. […]

Game development can be a difficult road filled with demotivation and self-doubt, so on the BSM blog, we try to

Whether you’re looking to move, visit, or potentially even kick off a career in gaming sometime in the future, it’s

If you’re reading this, then chances are you want to become a solo game developer. Perhaps you dream of being

What do beginners and industry veterans have in common? They all want to be great developers. Yes, even seasoned professionals

Becoming a game developer isn’t for the faint of heart. We’ve said it before, and so has everyone else. We’ve

Jobs in gaming aren’t like others. In fact, jobs in games are creative, demanding, exciting and intense. They’re filled with

Game development is a fun field, filled with video games (obviously), and talented creatives. Conferences make ideal places to network.

It’s a common thing to hear, whether you’re starting your career or already established: network. While portfolio building, finding work

Introduction There’s quite a few indie developers, up and coming studios composed of ten people, and game jams out there.