I heard that posting questions on the Bungie forum is probably the best way to get some help, or rather some insight on a matter I've been pondering for a very long time. How does an individual become a game developer/programmer? I'm currently about 2 years into college pursuing a Computer Science degree with the hopes that one day, I could work for a AAA title game studio (perhaps my life long favorite Bungie (; ). The issue is, the University I'm attending doesn't have a game developer's track for my major. Does this mean that I have to teach myself literally everything there is to know about game design on my own? Even then, there aren't many, if at all, any game studios in Ohio that I could gain experience in. This is after all one of the requirements most AAA game studios need: Shipped titles and experience with game development. As someone who has the utmost desire to contribute to the field of gaming, where do I start? Where do I get experience? How do I learn? Where can I learn? Do I indie develop and cross my fingers a AAA title picks me up along the way? Do I intern? How does Bungie hire for entry-level positions? Any Help, insight, wisdom, or advice would be helpful. It would be Especially so if the devs responded!
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Edited by Fate: 10/29/2020 9:53:26 PMConnections with people in high places The quickest way is meeting ceos of companies and becoming friends with them or with heads of smaller developers who can put in a good word for you Just my two cents Connections matter and make all the difference as does your skill and abilities My advice find every chance you can to meet those in the field and forge some connections For example digital extremes has Tenno con and other developers have meet and greets ect. Gaming conventions are great places to meet people that can help you get into the field or at least point you in the right direction This Will help you out quite a bit I’m sure I would recommend applying to a small developer to start out and get experience though before trying the big leagues