In Real Life

Playing Video Games For A Living Is Just As Terrible As It Sounds

Game testing and QA positions can be really rough jobs, as previous lawsuits and even a webcomic attest.


July 8, 2010
News

How Much Would You Pay To Work In Video Games?

For a New York graphic artist, it’s $US1000 – just $US998.95 more than the price of freedom. He’s offered $US1000 for information that leads to getting hired to a video games gig, but there are conditions.


December 23, 2009
News

North American Game Industry Employment Somehow Rose In 2009

According to the third annual Game Developer Census, game industry employment in North America has risen slightly in 2009, due in part to new Canadian studios and a rise in social and online gaming developers.


November 16, 2009
News

Job Listing Says Dead Space 2 Will Have Multiplayer

A job listing on LinkedIn hints at multiplayer support and levels within Electronic Arts’ sequel to Dead Space.