Build Your Own Games, Become A Programmer

Video games are a blast to play! Wouldn’t it be great to have a part in creating them? But where do you start? For a gamer, being able to take part in creating games would be like a dream come true. Let’s look at a few facts about the gaming industry. In 2012, the gaming industry accounted for $20.77 billion in revenue including hardware, software and accessories. Most of these companies were based in the United States. More detailed information can be found here.

So, we have an enormously large industry and most of it is located right here in the United States. There is no reason why a person with the desire and discipline cannot make their dream job a reality!
The following are some steps to help get you out on the path to your future in gaming. The best part is that most of these options are free. But do require some discipline and effort... and practice, practice, practice!

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Be informed, educate yourself

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There are some major sources of information online regarding the gaming industry. Become involved with these websites. join in on discussions in the forums and even try to contact individuals from the forums that seem willing to be helpful to newcomers. These sources can be invaluable in learning what trainings and skills are a must for someone to become a professional. A few industry online publications are Gameslice and Gamasutra.

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Determine what skills and knowledge you now possess

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Begin gathering information about the types of games you wish to program. Having a firm grasp on the games you like to play and programming languages that were used to make those games will begin to steer you in the direction you need to go. Programming, also known as coding, can be difficult in the beginning. Luckily there are many web sites on the internet that offer free learning tutorials for beginners in any language you can imagine. It is recommended to start with some of these free tutorials just to get your feet wet and get you used to the vocabulary of the industry. Check out below article to learn programming.