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How To Start Your Career In Games Development

Rick Gibson and Claire Boissiere

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  • How games developers got their start in games development
  • What entry-level games programmers, artists, designers and producers do day to day and how they work together
  • What are the hidden professional skills that could make you easier to hire
  • What recruitment companies would like to see in your CV and what could help you stand out from the crowd
  • Tips on providing evidence that you can do a games job, even if you lack experience
  • Inside the interview room – what games studios are really looking for at interviews

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Great introduction to game programming for beginners. It uses a simple programming language called Game Maker Language (GML) to teach the basics of game development.
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Comprehensive guide to game development and production. It covers everything from the basics of game development to the more advanced techniques used by professional game developers.
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