Game Developer Releases 2005 Career Guide

Game Developer magazine [a publication of the CMP Game Group, which also publishers Gamasutra.com] has released its 2005 Game Career Guide, containing advice for both students and established professionals in landing jobs within the video game industry. The special annual issue includes the Annual Salary Survey, comparing wages between professions and employers, as well as a feature on "How to Get Out of College and Into Games" for aspiring students. Other special features include "A Day In The Life," chronicling an average day for a professional programmer, artist, and designer, "The Life and Times of Indie Games," detailing the possible opportunities available in independent game development; "Top 10 Books," a rundown of essential reading for those breaking into the business, and "Game School Directory," a comprehensive list of schools with programs or degrees specializing in game development. "The game industry continues to grow at an astonishing rate, and the amount of career opportunities continues to flourish," said Simon Carless, editor-in-chief of Game Developer magazine. "Game Developer magazine's 2005 Game Career Guide continues to be the most credible resource for students and career changers who want to capitalize on this burgeoning job market." The 2005 Career Guide issue is currently available in paper-based form, and will remain on news stands until October 28th. A digital version of the Career Guide is also available for download on the official Game Developer magazine website, which has more details regarding the issue.