How to make video games
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 by Amber
This is a nod to all you hard-core gaming geeks out there that sit in front of double monitors control-room-style and dream of a newer and better RPG to go home to. Why let someone else show you their idea of a great game when you have to smarts to make one yourself?
I know, you can't just quit your job and run back to gaming school, but maybe a quick trip to your local chain bookstore will get your blood pumping -- try picking up a game programming book and teaching yourself how to make your own 3-D world come to life.
Either way, check out this article off Forbes.com to get a handle on the video game industry and how to break into it horizontally.
Just a thought...
I know, you can't just quit your job and run back to gaming school, but maybe a quick trip to your local chain bookstore will get your blood pumping -- try picking up a game programming book and teaching yourself how to make your own 3-D world come to life.
Either way, check out this article off Forbes.com to get a handle on the video game industry and how to break into it horizontally.
Just a thought...
Labels: education, RPGs, video games

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