Game Development Essentials: Game Industry Career Guide

by Michael E. Moore, Jeannie Novak

An up-to-date and highly practical insider's guide to the game industry that maps to the growing number of courses in Game Development programs that introduce students to the workings of the industry and to job search/career growth strategies. The book offers a clear and thorough analysis of the game industry, knowledgeably exploring its culture, career paths, and typical company structure. The authors offer expert advice on finding and succeeding in a job as well as on starting up your own company and conclude with a thoughtful examination of the future of the game industry.

323 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Yukichidori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great starting point if you hope to get into the gaming industry. The questions at the end of each chapter are thought provoking and make you research about this career path.

Only part that I didn't enjoy was that the bios for the industry professionals were longer than what they had to say about the industry itself.

Keep in mind that this book was published in 2010, so some of the information will be outdated. While the knowledge is still strong, the expectations on how resumes, portfolios, and websites should look needs to fit in with today's standards.

Would still highly recommend.