Why Games are Made by Game Lovers

The gaming industry has come a long way since Duck Hunt, drift hunters and Pong were the latest crazes. Today it is an industry that is a multi-billion-dollar business that’s sometimes even compared to the television and movie industries. And millions of adults around the world are hardcore gamers. Furthermore, many who grew up on gaming pursued a carrier in the industry, proving so many parents wrong. 

The fact is that gaming is a passion that, once it finds you, doesn’t leave you. From console games to e-sports and live casino games later in life, there’s gaming fun for people of all ages. So, it stands to reason why gamers pursue carriers in games development. If you’re a gamer considering a career in the industry, here are six of the most popular roles to aspire to.

Video Game Artist

If you had one of those teachers who told you to put away your sketchpad of characters and cartoons, now is the time to pull it out again. Every game needs artists to show off the designer’s concepts by creating vivid environments and characters from scratch. A game artist also needs to animate their creations to make them look life-like to really immerse players in the world they’ve created.

Game Programmer

If you have a talent for coding, you could achieve success by becoming a game programmer. You’ll work on improving previously created engines to improve gameplay through various facets. While artists create the characters and their animations, it’s the programmer’s job to make sure the characters are controllable and playable. You’ll also create the artificial intelligence (AI) that makes for realistic interactions with non-playable characters. If you can bring a designer’s idea to life, you can earn a hefty salary as a programmer. And with technology constantly evolving in the world of gaming, there’s always something new to be working on.

Game Designer

Maybe you aren’t an artist and have little to no computer coding experience, but you have a great video game concept. As a designer, you’d put a creative team together to handle all the specialised work and bring your dream game into reality. You’ll describe the game’s overall purpose, along with the environment and the characters. Then you’ll guide your team as they do their thing. As game design is becoming more and more complex, you’ll need to start with a college education. Fortunately, there’s a potentially, generous salary awaiting you early on in your career.

Game Producer

As a game producer, your gaming passion will be highlighted. While you’ll be expected to deal with such dull office-related work as project management and budgeting, you’ll also get to promote your game to decision-makers in the industry, as well as to gamers themselves. 

Writer

Another role that used to be straightforward – the role of video game writer – has become far more complex over the years. Video game scripts today can be thousands of pages long. A writer must come up with dynamic characters that react in a unique way in different scenarios while remaining true to their basic personalities. They also must create the documentation for the game, such as in-game menus and instruction manuals. The best writers in the gaming industry can earn a huge salary should their game succeed.

Audio Programmer

Audio engineers record a game’s voice overs, sound effects, and music. While this used to be a simple job when developers were working on Super Mario Bros., today’s code games feature A-list celebrity character roles and fully orchestrated soundtracks, so it’s no longer such a basic job. Audio programmers work hard to create the ideal ambience throughout the entire gaming experience.