My code may not be the most bug-free in the world, and my techniques may not be the most
efficient, but I’m trying my best. Enjoy!

Luis Santos AKA Djoker

:" Batman... Batman... Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in, where a man dressed up as a *bat* gets all of my press? This town needs an enema! "-Joker

 

So You Want to be a Game Developer

Just about every developer I've ever met has at one time or another wanted to be involved in game development. Video games are more than just an idle interest to most: they can be a downright obsession. People become immersed in these virtual worlds and often begin to fantasize about creating such rich fantasy lands themselves.

Don't be fooled by the pretty graphics, the wonderful stories, and the moving musical score. Writing a game is hard work, and it takes a special type of developer to be successful. Aside from the obvious technical talent required, a good game developer should possess other intangibles, such as actually being a gamer. It's not impossible to write great games as a nongamer, but it certainly makes the job more challenging.

Becoming a game developer is certainly no easy task either. Virtually no game development company will hire you without experience, and it's hard to get experience when no one will hire you. There are a few courses and even some schools dedicated to teaching game development. However, the best way to get your foot in the door is to make a demo reel. It shows the prospective employer what you are capable of doing and how you go about doing it.

BY Tom Miller (DirectX team )

"As though we were made for each other... Beauty and the Beast. Of course, if anyone else calls you beast, I'll rip their lungs out. "-Joker