Gamasutra - Blogs http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/ Brice Morrison's Blogs Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:19:16 EDT en-us scarless@think-services.com (Simon Carless) Using Small Studios As Stepping Stones In Your Career - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130523/192687/Using_Small_Studios_As_Stepping_Stones_In_Your_Career.php Many students have a favorite game or a favorite game studio: Nintendo, Infinity Ward, Rockstar. However when I advise students and parents, I always make sure to tell them not to limit themselves. You should look at small studios as stepping stones. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130523/192687/Using_Small_Studios_As_Stepping_Stones_In_Your_Career.php Thu, 23 May 2013 08:25:00 EDT How Can You Find Jobs At Blizzard if You're an Artist? - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130521/192686/How_Can_You_Find_Jobs_At_Blizzard_if_Youre_an_Artist.php Art,Console/PC Jobs at Blizzard are notoriously difficult to find because Blizzard is one of the most respected companies in the industry. And when any company or product has millions of fans, there’s lots of people who want to work for them. So what can you do? http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130521/192686/How_Can_You_Find_Jobs_At_Blizzard_if_Youre_an_Artist.php Tue, 21 May 2013 10:22:00 EDT Students: Tips for Learning Game Development Over the Summer - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130517/192465/Students_Tips_for_Learning_Game_Development_Over_the_Summer.php Summer is a great opportunity to improve one’s skills, learn more about your craft, and increase your odds of a game studio finding you attractive. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to have some time to devote to ideas that have been bouncing around in your head. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130517/192465/Students_Tips_for_Learning_Game_Development_Over_the_Summer.php Fri, 17 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT For a Career in Gaming, are Game Design Degrees Worth It? - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130516/192314/For_a_Career_in_Gaming_are_Game_Design_Degrees_Worth_It.php Design Many students and parents believe that if they are interested in a career in games, then the best thing for them to pursue is a degree in “Game Design”, “Game Programming”, or “Game Art and Animation”. I share my recommendations against this thinking. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130516/192314/For_a_Career_in_Gaming_are_Game_Design_Degrees_Worth_It.php Thu, 16 May 2013 10:08:00 EDT The Truth about Being a Beta Tester - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130514/192197/The_Truth_about_Being_a_Beta_Tester.php Design Many students dream of being a "beta tester" or game tester, someone who plays games for a living. It sounds like the ultimate job, right? Unfortunately, as many game developers will tell you, game testing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130514/192197/The_Truth_about_Being_a_Beta_Tester.php Tue, 14 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT Techniques for Finding Unlisted Game Internships - by Brice Morrison http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130511/192127/Techniques_for_Finding_Unlisted_Game_Internships.php The Gamasutra Job Boards are a fantastic source of job opportunities. but many companies don’t have the time to post formal positions. Here we'll discuss some techniques students can use to find unlisted internships and jobs. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/BriceMorrison/20130511/192127/Techniques_for_Finding_Unlisted_Game_Internships.php Sat, 11 May 2013 02:06:00 EDT