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The Many Game Designer Variants

Can you tell the difference between a Mission Designer and a Level Designer? How about a World Designer from a Narrative Game Designer? Let's compare the different specializations of Game Designers.

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What is a Gacha Game?
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What is a Gacha Game?

A Gacha Game is one where there is a wide range of collectible objects given to the player through the input of some kind of currency. Whatever the format of the game, there is an emphasis on the random nature of the collectibles and the wide variety of objects to be collected.

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What is a Game Producer

I had this question put to me the other day, and it’s one I get all the time: “What exactly is a Game Producer”? Are they a designer? Are they a Project Manager? Are they a Manager? In a team with so many specialists and technical skills all working in tandem, what's so special about the Game Producer? Why is it so hard to have a consistent definition?

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10 Tips for a Game Industry Interview

Whether you're looking for your first-time job in the industry or looking to re-enter, I hope these tips will help you on your way. I've interviewed hundreds of candidates over my career and compiled a list of some easy key wins that can keep you with an edge.

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Should I Go to a School to Become a Game Designer?

Do you need a formal education to get a job in the industry? With the rise of the video game field and the responsibilities of Game Designers becoming more standard, many schools are offering courses that teach the fundamentals of game design and game development.

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The Beginnings of a Game Designer

What's the Best Way to Become a Game Designer?

Crossing into a Game Design role on a team is a challenge for newcomers. There are often fewer design roles compared to other fields, and unlike programming where there’s firm accreditations that you can rely upon to prove to an employer, Game Design hiring managers often look to your past successes and experiences to see whether or not you have the judgement skills to become a Game Designer.

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