Resources
Jobs & Internships
Gaming students, please contact Prof. Solomon regarding internships. Also see our Facebook page.
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Industry & Job
Resources
MD Game Dev salaries are #1 on the East Coast! (source: GameCareerGuide.com)
How much do entry level game developers make?.
Careers in Video Games
Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA)
www.theeca.com
The ECA is an advocacy organization for consumers of interactive entertainment. Click the logo above for a student discount.
International Game
Developers Association (IGDA)
www.igda.org
Check out the sections for newbies and students. Sign up for the local chapters (in Baltimore & DC/VA) to attend chapter meetings.
Game Career Guide
www.gamecareerguide.com
Educational articles, school listings and more.
Gamasutra
www.gamasutra.com
Job postings, industry info,and more.
Game Developer Magazine
www.gdmag.com
gamestester.com
www.gametester.com
How to get an entry level job in the game industry as a game tester.
gamejobs.com
www.gamejobs.com
Gaming jobs.
Mary-Margaret.com
www.mary-margaret.com
A gaming recruiter. Review the job postings to see what kind of jobs are available
and what kind of skills you would need.
The Art of Computer Game
Design (PDF)
A book by
industry veteran Chris Crawford. (It's out of print but free online.)
Networking, Resumes &
Demos
How to create a compelling resume and demo.
Exhibiting your student game
Effective Networking in the Game Industry
"Serious Games"
Serious Games News
Serious Games Institute
Serious Games Initiative
Games & Learning reading list
(see serious games conferences on our Events page)
Local
Resources
International Game
Developers Association (IGDA) - Baltimore & DC/VA chapters
Baltimore Gamer - news from the Baltimore gaming scene
Innovate Baltimore - "Innovate Baltimore is a social community for creative technology leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Baltimore region."
Conferences
See Events page.
