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GICG050: How can I tell if a video game jobs website is a scam?

This week's question is from Bryan, who asks "Where can I find reviews for this business site and is this a legit website that I will not be...

00:10:38Jun 21, 2016

GICG049: What are some demo ideas for my video game programming portfolio?

This week's question is from Max, who asks "Hello, I don’t miss an episode of your podcast ever since the first one. I have a question: What...

00:08:36Jun 14, 2016

GICG048: How does the video game industry adapt to new technologies?

This week's question is from Jesse, who asks "My biggest question is how does the game industry adapt to new technologies?" LINKS FROM THIS...

00:08:29Jun 6, 2016

GICG047: Should I take a video game job I don’t want, just to get my foot in the door?

This week's question is from Indigo, who asks "I have a question about taking a job in a position you don’t want just to get your foot in th...

00:07:54May 23, 2016

GICG046: Will my job application be rejected by resume bots if I submitted a PDF file?

This week's question is from Travis, who asks "I am a recent computer science graduate. I applied for a tester job at Ubisoft and, following...

00:08:24May 16, 2016

GIG045: Special birthday episode!

Today is the 3rd birthday of GameIndustryCareerGuide.com, let's celebrate! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/ca...

00:08:56May 9, 2016

GICG044: How can I start my career as a video game industry recruiter?

This week's question is from Ashely, who says "My name is Ashely and I am a recruiter that is new to the Video Game recruiting world. I want...

00:09:03May 1, 2016

GICG043: Do I need to be a good writer to get a job testing video games?

This week's question is from Dillon, who asks "I am really interested in becoming a video game tester! I really like finding bugs and sharin...

00:06:20Apr 25, 2016

GICG042: What should I put into my video game programming portfolio?

This week's question is from Supreeth, who asks "Hey Jason! Supreeth here, we here in India appreciate all the information provided in you w...

00:07:48Apr 18, 2016

GICG041: Do video game studios ever consider hiring entry-level job applicants?

This week's question is from Taylor, who asks "I am incredibly committed to my craft and improving at it, yet I am under the impression that...

00:07:34Apr 4, 2016

GICG040: "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester" book - Free Chapter

This week, I'm reading you a free chapter from my book, "Land a Job as a Video Game Tester." GET YOUR COPY Thanks for listening. If you like...

00:08:13Mar 28, 2016

GICG039: Could being a video game designer eventually make me hate playing games?

This week's question is from Anthony, who asks "One concern I have is, what if being a game designer makes me hate gaming? A friend of mine...

00:07:38Mar 21, 2016

GICG038: If I land a game dev job in a new city, can I get help with moving costs?

This week's question is from Kit, who asks "I live in a state where there is no real game development work around, which puts me in a pickle...

00:07:43Mar 14, 2016

GICG037: Do video game programmers get to contribute to the game design?

This week's question is from Derek, who asks "I’m interested in both game programming and general game design, my talents lying mostly with...

00:07:09Mar 7, 2016

GICG036: Should I learn programming if I want to become a video game designer?

This week's question is from Dylan, who asks "I want to use Game Designer as a career path and I was wondering if being a game programmer wo...

00:06:28Feb 29, 2016

GICG035: What's the best laptop computer for video game design?

This week's question is from Danielle, who asks "I'm looking to go into Game Design. Do you have a suggestion for the best laptop to use? Wh...

00:08:04Feb 22, 2016

GICG034: Do I need an art degree if I already have a strong game art portfolio?

This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "I have a question regarding game art colleges. I've watched Marc Brunet and other artist's vid...

00:08:36Feb 15, 2016

GICG033: Which university is best for a degree in video game design?

This week's question is from Andrew, who asks "Hello, I’m in 8th grade and I was wondering if USC was a good school to go to for video game...

00:08:51Feb 8, 2016

GICG032: What education is required to become a video game designer?

This week's question is from Robert, who asks "I’m in high school and I was wanting to know how long you have to be in college to become a L...

00:08:48Feb 1, 2016

GICG031: What are the downsides of a job as a video game programmer?

This week's question is from Hy, who asks "I am good in math, I love coding, and I have a strong passion for gaming. So I think being a game...

00:08:12Jan 25, 2016

GICG030: What skills are required to get a job as a video game tester?

This week's question is from Blake, who asks "I want to become a game tester, but I am not sure if I have the right qualifications. So I was...

00:07:58Jan 18, 2016

GICG029: How can I get a job as a video game translator or localizer?

This week's question is from Paulo, who asks "In terms of the gaming industry, the topic that matters to me the most is video game localizat...

00:07:36Jan 11, 2016

GICG028: Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the video game industry?

This week's question is from Mihai, who asks "Is it better to be a freelancer or an employee in the game industry? I've read some articles a...

00:08:51Jan 4, 2016

GICG027: How can I start my career in video game audio?

This week's question is from Ramo, who asks "I am currently an airman in the navy, but when I get out I would like to fulfill my dream of be...

00:06:01Dec 21, 2015

GICG026: Can I sell my original game story to a video game studio?

This week's question is from Josh J., who asks "I have only recently started learning how to code games, I'm starting with Game Maker Studio...

00:08:35Dec 14, 2015

GICG025: Which factors will affect my salary level at a video game job?

This week's question is from John Paul, who asks: "I was wondering a few things. 1: Do you get paid more for being at a company, say 10 year...

00:08:28Dec 7, 2015

GICG024: How can I write an effective resume for a job in video games?

This week's question is from Gabor G., who asks: "I found a lot of useful information about game testing in this post. And now all I need is...

00:08:08Nov 22, 2015

GICG023: What are the downsides of a job testing video games?

This week's question is from Ahkanu, who asks "I've come upon a lot of upsetting articles about the game testing jobs that are out there. Th...

00:09:41Nov 16, 2015

GICG022: What should I do to prepare for my phone interview with a video game studio?

This week's question is from Eziel D., who asks "I had to take a test to get a job as a game tester for one of the famous game developers. C...

00:06:20Nov 8, 2015

GICG021: What's the best way to learn video game programming while I'm in high school?

This week's question is from Joseph F., who asks "I'm a high school student considering a career in game programming or design. I'm trying t...

00:08:25Nov 2, 2015

GICG020: How can I get my first game job when video game companies require prior experience?

Today's question is from Matthew, who asks, "I was looking into trying to get a job as a QA tester but all companies require years of previo...

00:09:01Oct 26, 2015

GICG019: I can't get hired at a new video game job, what am I doing wrong?

Today's question is from Paul N., who asks, "I was working full time for a small game company, but they closed and I was laid off. I've been...

00:08:23Oct 18, 2015

GICG018: What is a typical day in the life of a video game developer?

Today's question is from Mpho S., who asks, "The main thing I'm worried about when it comes to considering a career in gaming, is wondering...

00:06:42Oct 11, 2015

GICG017: How can I move to the USA to get a job in video game development?

Today's question is from Samantha, who asks, "My husband is studying to become an Art and Animator in the game industry. We live in England,...

00:07:09Oct 5, 2015

GICG016: What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career?

Today's question is from Lance, who asks, What does a video game writer do, and how can I start in that career? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http...

00:06:38Sep 28, 2015

GICG015: Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required?

Today's question is from Mark O., who asks, Which video game job pays the most, and what education is required? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http...

00:06:20Sep 20, 2015

GICG014: Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company?

Today's question is from Shravan, who asks, Is it difficult to get a job at a video game company? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http://www.GameInd...

00:06:59Sep 14, 2015

GICG013: How can I get an internship at a video game development studio?

Today's question is from John, who wants to know, How can I get an internship at a video game development studio? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ht...

00:08:39Sep 8, 2015

GICG012: Can I get a job testing games while I go to school to learn video game development?

Today's question is from Arun, who wants to know, Is it possible to do game testing as a part time job while learning programming languages...

00:06:13Aug 6, 2015

GICG011: What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV?

Today's question is from Mark H., who asks "What are the best job websites to post my video game resume or CV?" To ask me anything about get...

00:07:15Jul 11, 2015

GICG010: How can I stay healthy while spending all day at a computer making video games?

Today's question is from Grzegorz N., who wants to know, how can a video game developer stay healthy, while working all day in front of a co...

00:07:10Jun 23, 2015

GICG 009: How can I change my career and become a video game developer instead?

Today's question is from Justin, who wants to know how he could change careers and become a professional video game developer instead? To as...

00:05:48Jun 10, 2015

GICG 008: Should I drop out of college and learn to make games on my own?

Today's question is from John, his son is wondering if he should drop out of college and learn to make games on his own? To ask me a questio...

00:07:20May 27, 2015

GICG 007: Do I need a college degree to become a video game tester?

Today's question comes from Sabrina M., who’s wondering whether she needs a college degree to become a video game tester? To ask me a questi...

00:06:02May 8, 2015

GICG 006: Would a computer science degree be helpful for a career making video games?

Today's question is from Chris B., who’s wondering whether a computer science degree would be helpful to a video game design career, or in t...

00:03:44May 4, 2015

GICG 005: Should I move to a big city to start my career in video games?

Today's question is from Julie, who wants to know whether she should relocate to a different city to look for higher-paying game jobs? To as...

00:06:14Apr 13, 2015

GICG 004: What are the different job occupations in the video game industry?

Today's question is from Dennis, who wants to know what are the all the different job occupations in the video game industry? To ask me a qu...

00:06:50Apr 5, 2015

GICG 003: Does the video game industry have a terrible work life balance?

Today's question is from Gena, who wants to know whether the work life balance in the video game industry is as bad as she's heard it is? To...

00:09:45Mar 25, 2015

GICG 002: How can I get a job testing video games from home?

Today's question is from Autrey, who wants to know how she can get a job testing video games from home, but also avoid getting ripped off by...

00:05:31Mar 20, 2015

GICG 001: How can I learn video game design, but also game art and programming?

Today's question is from Michael, who wants to be a video game designer/programmer/artist... if that's even possible? To ask me a question a...

00:07:01Mar 13, 2015