Wanna get into the games industry? Have a heart attack.

[Chris]

[netmonkey]

So, how does one get a heart attack?

Seriously, I'd like to steer the direction of this thread. How can I get into the games industry without a) being sweat-shop slaved working for EA?

Give your words of wisdom.

[Twilo]

  netmonkey said:

So, how does one get a heart attack?

Seriously, I'd like to steer the direction of this thread. How can I get into the games industry without a) being sweat-shop slaved working for EA?

Give your words of wisdom.

a) Skills and talent

Do not submit resume to EA

Unfortunately, given the current trend, any company you end up working for probably has a 50/50 chance of being bought out by EA within a year

[Intrepid Homoludens]

Or going out of business.

[netmonkey]

Gimme a job, Dobule Fine! I want to be a cute two-headed baby carrying shopping bags around.

You think if I make this face: someone will give me a job?

[MrHoatzin]

  Intrepid Homoludens said:

Or going out of business.

Which is the same thing.

[Intrepid Homoludens]

  netmonkey said:

Gimme a job, Dobule Fine! I want to be a cute two-headed baby carrying shopping bags around.

Not if you can't spell their name right.

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You think if I make this face: someone will give me a job?

Funny, isn't that the same exact face the employees of EA made after they got hired?

[Intrepid Homoludens]

On a serious note, netmonkey, if you can get the attention of some people who work deep in the industry, ask them for advice. And many times during interviews with game sites and publications, they'll answer that typical question of how to get into the industry.