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CG Spectrum Institute launches new accredited creative courses | CGS

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Developed and taught by seasoned industry professionals and academics, these specialised courses are designed to bridge the gap between education and industry. Applications are now open for the first trimester, commencing on January 29, 2024. The deadline for trimester one is January 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM (AEST).

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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem

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Networks and prestigious educational backgrounds were equally important. He highlighted how Madiba had gathered a team of 20 individuals without formal game development education, yet managed to create a game of remarkable quality, earning a solid 7/10 rating. Degrees alone were not enough to secure promising careers.

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The Influence of Demographics on the Video Game Industry

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Needless to say, Demographics like age, race, ethnicity, gender, income, education, and employment provide valuable insights that guide game development companies during the process of creating, marketing, and maintaining games. So mobile gamers are more likely to be middle-aged moms than their teenage sons. Are they exploring the metaverse

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Indie Gaming’s Last Stand: How Willem Delventhal Is Battling Corporate Dominance!

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The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development. They are also pioneering innovators in the field of education.

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Mind Diver by Indoor Sunglasses “There are shockingly few games about love”

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The game is still in early development, but Co-founder and Creative Director Victor Breum firmly believes in the concept: “It’s a delicious detective loop!” “We are six people from six different educational backgrounds who founded Indoor Sunglasses in 2022 after graduating”, Breum explains.

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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work 

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What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. It has been a great way to get general education in everything I am interested in.”

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Video Game Engineers: Job Description and Salary

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Due to the skills required, becoming a game engineer can take some time and education, but it can also be a very well-paying job. In this article, we will go over what exactly a game engineer does, what kind of education you will need to become one, and how much money you can expect to make. Game Engineer vs Developer or Designer?