Video Game Design: What Courses Should Gamers Take? by Hitoshi Jones
Although many video game enthusiasts are content to spend their free time with their consoles, there is a small percentage of gamers though who would like to make their living in the industry. Getting a video game design job is not an easy task though. ... Game Theory Courses As technology advances and the number of gamers continues to grow, expectations for game titles will become higher and higher. ... Programming Courses This probably goes without saying, but you will certainly need to show proof of programming knowledge if you want to get a serious job in game design.

Video Game Design Career Information - Where To Start by Hitoshi Jones
It’s getting to that time in your life when you have to start considering exactly what you’ll be doing with your career and video games look like a solid field. You’re good with numbers, you know a little programming code, or you’re a fairly decent artist. ... Devry, ITT Technical Institute, and many of the Art Institutes all offer programs that will prepare you for the video game design field as well as offering you tons of video game design career information through their programs. ... There are other more traditional schools, such as The Digital Media Arts College in Florida, which...

Computer Game Explosion Sequences by Lance Winslow
Have you notice that in computer games the explosion sequences are getting more and more real? Some parents are quite concerned about this because they do not want their kids growing up and blowing stuff up. They do not want to be the parents of the next Columbine Shooter or Oklahoma City bomber... The battle is on and they want to make the most realistic explosions for not only the war game video games and computer games but also the racecar video games with cars going out of control exploding on impact.

Video Games by Steve Valentino
In earlier days, the most popular form of video games was computer games. Initially, computer games were essentially computer-controlled. Players would interact with the device to achieve predetermined targets and goals. Video games too are a form of computer games wherein a video display with... It saw the unexpected fall and abrupt crash of the video game business. ... The 16-bit era was the fourth generation of video game consoles. ... The 32-bit/64-bit era was the fifth generation of video game consoles.

How to Make a Video Game in One Hour – Really! by Will Kalif
Video game design software has taken a lot of the hard work out of making games and it has left the creative part up to you. There are software applications that will help you make a game quickly, easily, and in only one hour. Make a two-dimensional side scrolling game This is your best option... The Concepts of Game Design The Games Factory 2 software gives you all the basic skills you need in understanding how video games are made and after using the software you will be able to make multiple screens, add sounds and music, and you will understand gaming concepts like asset management...

Video Game Jobs - Want To Be A Game Designer? by Hitoshi Jones
For those that don’t want to be stuck in the basic coding of a video game, never witnessing the visual interpretation of your work, the role of game designer might be a better fit for you. While, programmers are directly attached to basic code and game engines and artists are in charge of... As a game designer you get the chance to pitch, develop, and write your game concepts into reality, turning those amazing ideas you had on the basement couch with your buddies into the next great video game.

Video Games Overview by Steve Dimeck
The gaming industry has been exploding in the recent years as games are not only enjoyed by the young generation. The adults are in on it too. Thanks to the computers, being one of the main contributors to this gaming phenomenon, the gaming industry has been very busy with the race of who is... The average age of the video game player is now 29, belying the myth that video games are largely a diversion for teenagers. ... The player usually interacts with the game through a controller, and video and sound are typically delivered to the player via a television, although most modern consoles...

Game Design Software For Aspiring Video Game Designers by Hitoshi Jones
If you have a passion for video games and you already know you want a future job in the game design industry, right now is the best time to start developing your skills and getting some experience. If you're not yet in a position to take college level courses in programming or design, one of the... With this software, you can design your own FPS game world and learn to work with basic game design features such as lighting, textures, and other graphics. ... Crystal Space - 3D Game Design Engine This open source game engine is an excellent way to get your feet wet if you're interested in...

Making Video Games - Sharpen Your Eyes and Think Like an Artist by Will Kalif
Good Video Game design is not just about fast action and challenging beasts and creatures. One of the most important, yet most overlooked aspect of video game design is the believability of the world the game takes place in. When designing a video game you don’t have to be a great artist but you... Video game design as an amateur can be a very rewarding and a very fulfilling pursuit. ... The world of video game design has come a long way in the past few years. ... If you are beginning with the quest to make a video game and you are looking for practice then I recommend you take these Four...

Create Video Games As Your Fun Career by Charles Edwin
Do you like video games? Do you beat video games after playing once? Do you feel like the games are too easy? Well, it sounds like you have a passion for these things then you should go where your heart leads you. If you at the point where you are thinking about your career, I suggest that you... Charles Perry, a video game designer, sums it up by saying "the main tasks of the designer is to make sure the game is fun." Wells further adds that game designers are responsible for macro and micro level design.