Game Designer by Reegan Sizemore https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore en-us 2017-08-08 17:57:25 UTC 2025-11-02 03:29:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Playcontrol.png Game Designer rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180396899 Game designers work with other to design and develop video games for computers, gaming consoles, mobile phones and more. Game designers may write code, create characters, make story lines, and make puzzles to solve within the game.]]> 2017-08-08 18:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180396899 Responsibilities rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180397834 Creating characters with roles, recording character voice audio, gaming programs, writing code, making sounds that go with the game, creating prototypes and rough drafts, meeting deadlines, documenting progress, assuring content is original. packaging design, and marketing design.]]> 2017-08-08 18:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180397834 How does this career effect today's society? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180399342 In today's society, constant technological advances are being made. Since the first video game was made in 1958, video games have been on a steep incline. from the Game Cube, to the Super Nintendo, to the Xbox One, people around the world love and enjoy playing video games to pass the time whether it's for personal enjoyment, or a career they can actually make money off of. Everyone's love for video games is never going to change except for the fact that it will only become bigger with time. Thanks to game designers, game quality continuously improves, whether it is quality of game play, audio, graphics, story line, etc. Everyone loves a good video game.]]> 2017-08-08 18:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180399342 Most popular work locations for game designers rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180400143 1. California: Home to over 61 game publishing companies and 314 game developing studios,   California has over 63,000 employees working for some of the biggest video game curators such as Electronic Arts, and Sony Computer Entertainment.
2. Texas: Birthplace of the world's first FPS (first person shooter) game, Wolfstein 3D, Texas holds 9 publishing companies and is also home to 118 developers studios With over 17,000 current game designers, employees make over $100,000 on average
3. Washington: Currently, on average, game developers see a nice six digit salary of over $700,000. With the creation of some of the most popular video Games such as Halo and the Half-Life series, Washington is also the home of the Microsoft and Nintendo headquarters. 

]]> 2017-08-08 18:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180400143 Necessary college degree? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180403055 A bachelor's degree in video game design or computer science is necessary in order to become a video game designer. ]]> 2017-08-08 18:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180403055 What are some primary colleges for earning a degree in video game design? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180403335 1. University of Southern California: Due to some of the top game design studios being based in California,  this university provides a special advantage to students looking for employment, which is also why the acceptance rate is a small 20%.
2. University of Utah: Reportedly, this university has one of the top graduate programs for video game design. This university offers education in all fields pertaining to the curation of video games.]]> 2017-08-08 18:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180403335 Credentials or Certifications? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180404448 The minimum requirements for a video game designer in some areas of the field only require a high school diploma and some experience in working with computers in programming or digital art, while most employers prefer a bachelors in gaming design.]]> 2017-08-08 19:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180404448 5 Favorite things about the job. rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180404826 1. It's a hands on job and there's something new to do every day
2. It requires you to utilize your creative ideas on a daily basis
3. The industry is always changing, so you get to be a part of a learning environment 24/7
4. It's a great way to express yourself on a daily basis
5. The work environment is fun. You don't have to sit in a boring office all day in a cubicle doing work you hate doing. Game designing is always interesting]]> 2017-08-08 19:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180404826 About working in a game design studio rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180513384 2017-08-09 18:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180513384 Steps to video game character development rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180514212 2017-08-09 18:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180514212 Aquiris game designing studio rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180517780 2017-08-09 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180517780 Tour of the famous Bethesda game studios rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180517942 2017-08-09 18:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180517942 Progress on 3D modeling a character rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180518429 2017-08-09 19:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180518429 3 Top hiring video game production studios rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180518602 1. Microsoft Game Studios: makers of Forza Motorsport, the Halo series, and Fable.
2. Nintendo: makers of  the original Super Mario Bros. and Zelda
3. Sony: Makers of Call of Duty and Gran Turismo franchises.]]> 2017-08-09 19:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180518602 Have I considered this career? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180647763 I have never considered this career because I've always wanted to be a doctor because I would love to help people when I get older. I'm not very good with computers or drawing so I have never considered a career with designing games.]]> 2017-08-10 18:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180647763 What do I like most about this career? rsizemore0984 https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180648007 The one thing I would have to say i like the most is the freedom to express yourself on a daily basis and get paid to do it in a fun, relaxed environment.]]> 2017-08-10 18:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rsizemore0984/Sabrey_Sizemore/wish/180648007