Thinking About a Career in Video Games?

Like many a house with a teenager living in it, our basement is video game system central. Our newest addition is the WII Fit, and I have to say that my husband and I are enjoying it as much as our daughter is. Video games have come a very long way since I was a kid. I had a tennis game that involved hitting a white ball back and forth with two white lines. And it was fun ... because we didn't know any better. Times, as they say, have changed and the games these days are incredibly sophisticated. Our WII Fit can tell me if my balance is off, if I'm doing my yoga poses properly and whether I've lost or gained weight (gee thanks!).

The generation that grew up playing video games is now making them. What video game enthusiast hasn't dreamed of one day designing games himself or herself? While there aren't many entry-level video game design jobs, there are other jobs available for people just starting out in this field. The video game industry is booming. In 2008 video game sales increased by 11%, according to marketing research firm NPD. Those who are interested in working in the video game industry can consider careers in programming, audio engineering and animation. There are also business-oriented jobs, for those who want to work on that end of things.

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