Chapter 15
The Digital Game Industry
If you’re taking the time to read this book and learn about prototyping games, it’s probably safe to assume that you might have some interest in joining the game industry.
In this chapter I present a little information about the current state of the industry and then talk a bit about university games education programs. I give you some tips on meeting people, networking, and looking for work. Finally, I tell you about how to prepare for your own projects.
About the Game Industry
The most definitive thing that I can tell you about the game industry right now is that it continues to change. When I wrote the first edition of this book, Riot Games had spent the last half-decade growing from a tiny start-up in ...
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