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Have you ever dreamed of making videogames for a living? Believe it or not, it’s possible – and this guide can tell you how to do it. Written by a 10-year veteran of the game industry, you’ll learn what it takes to get your foot in the door, how to put together a killer portfolio, and how to network with game developers like a pro. “I really wish I’d had this resource when I was starting out.” -Caitlin L. Conner, Lead Narrative Designer at Gameloft In Chapter 1: Before You Begin, you’ll uncover your true motivations for wanting to make games for a living, and how to pick the right game development discipline for you. In Chapter 2: Breaking In, you’ll learn the eight key steps to getting into games, and how to master each one. In Chapter 3: Rites of Passage, you’ll discover fundamental growing experiences that bind most professional game developers together, and how to make the most out of them. Finally, in Chapter 4: You’re In – Now What? you’ll learn how to leverage your first game job into a true career, and how to weather the stormy times.
