Be a part of one of the most widely read and retained issues of Game Developer every year - the Career Guide. This special issue has both online and newsstand distribution, and is sent to key educational institutions across the country. Game Developer's Career Guide is also distributed to influential attendees at the annual SIGGRAPH conference and expo.

Game Developer's annual Career Guide issue is an invaluable tool for students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals looking for resources on ways to update their skillsets and take control of their careers.

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EDITORIAL CONTENT

Summaries: Vital Game Industry Information

Placed throughout this year’s Career Guide are multiple guides containing some of the most important facts a prospective game development student should know, including essential game industry organizations and events, a full description of the different types of degree and certification courses available to students, and information on game industry internships.

Also included is input from key recruiters and human resources managers on the most in-demand game industry jobs, plus statistics from this year’s Game Developer salary survey tailored for the entry-level applicant.

Directory: Full Listing Of Game-Related School Programs

As in previous years, the Game Developer Career Guide features a detailed list of North American game schools that offer degrees and other programs related to video games development, including address, cost, website, and contact information.

Features: Professional Profiles and Career-Related Tips and Tricks

The special Career Guide also includes multiple features, such as an article on the winners of the Independent Games Festival’s Student Showcase competition, day-in-the-life accounts from professionals who make games for a living, tips and tricks on how to make a name for yourself as an aspiring game creator, and strategies for preparing for a career as a game designer—one of the industry’s most coveted jobs.