You want to get a job in video games. And so does everybody else.

Learn about dozens of video game career fields and what to expect once you've made it to the big time. Plus, get expert advice from a bona-fide career counselor to figure out which job is right for you.

With over 250 combined years of video game experience between these covers, you won't find a more comprehensive insider's view of the career paths that will get you Paid to Play.

•Completely revised and expanded with updated salary breakdowns!

•Brand new information from video game company human resources personnel on what they look for in new applicants. Real advice from the people who actually read résumés!

•Expanded details and contact information on colleges that offer video game career oriented degrees and classes.

•Exclusive interviews from over 100 game professionals including John Romero, Dan Hsu, and many more.

•Find out how to get jobs at companies like EA, Sony, Sega, THQ, Ubisoft, LucasArts, BioWare, and Criterion, from the pros who have already done it.

•Original illustrations by Penny Arcade.

* What Now? - A step-by-step guide on how to break into the video game industry if you're in high school, college, or another vocation.

*Expanded College Information - More detailed overviews of the colleges that offer video game curriculums.

* Quick Reference Glossary - A list of the different video game jobs showing what work each position involves, salary range, and where they fit in the scheme of a development company.

*Insider Essays - Professional advice on pitfalls to avoid once you're in the industry.

* More Interviews - More personal stories from pros in the industry that share their experiences and wisdom.

You want to get a job in video games. And so does everybody else.

Learn about dozens of video game career fields and what to expect once you've made it to the big time. Plus, get expert advice from a bona-fide career counselor to figure out which job is right for you.

With over 250 combined years of video game experience between these covers, you won't find a more comprehensive insider's view of the career paths that will get you Paid to Play.

-Completely revised and expanded with updated salary breakdowns

-Brand new information from video game company human resources personnel on what they look for in new applicants. Real advice from the people who actually read resumes

-Expanded details and contact information on colleges that offer video game career oriented degrees and classes.

-Exclusive interviews from over 100 game professionals including John Romero, Dan Hsu, and many more.

-Find out how to get jobs at companies like EA, Sony, Sega, THQ, Ubisoft, LucasArts, BioWare, and Criterion, from the pros who have already done it.

-Original illustrations by Penny Arcade.

Game Jobs Reference List

Chapter 3: Game Jobs

The Big Idea: Game Design

Hands On, Neck Deep: Technical Jobs

Get with the Program: The Technical Department

Bugging Out: Quality Assurance

Pushing Pixels: Visual Art

Stick It in Their Ear: Audio Artist

Production Values: Game Management

Publish or Perish: Game Publishing

Write Angles: Writing for Games

The Write Stuff: Journalist

Actually Paid to Actually Play: Professional Gamer

If You Want Something Done Right, DIY

Basic Cable Guys: Mass Media Personality

Shopping for a Career: Retail

Men Are from the Mushroom Kingdom, Women Are from Hyrule: Women in Gaming

Chapter 4: Getting a Job

Conclusion

About the Authors