How to Get Game Development Experience
232There are a TON of job openings in the game industry. Unfortunately, most of them require applicants to have some sort of experience before even being considered for the job. This video details how you can start getting game industry experience on your own!
Game Jam Resources:
Indie Game Jams: http://www.indiegamejams.com/
Ludum Dare: http://ludumdare.com/compo/
1 Game a Month: http://www.onegameamonth.com/
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Watch my GDC talk on the Sound of Hyper Light Drifter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_haRMbKZ1M
Watch my TEDx talk on Video Game Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHuLjmM8z3U
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