But in this ?¬? nal chapter,
we provide you with a number of strategies for selling
yourself and your vision to the game industry.
The three basic strategies we discuss are:
Ge ing a job at a publisher or developer
Pitching and selling an original idea to a publisher
Producing your ideas independently
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Most game designers do not start out by selling
original concepts; they get a job at an established
company and work their way up the ladder. When
they have some experience, they might break o?¬? to
start their own company or pitch ideas internally to
the company they work for. But how do you ?¬? nd your
?¬? rst job in the game industry? What are the quali?¬? cations?
What should you bring to an interview? These
are questions that do not have easy answers. Unlike
many career paths, game design does not have an
established route to success. The ideas we suggest
are ways to maximize your chances in a very competitive
arena.
Chapter 16
Selling Yourself and Your Ideas to
the Game Industry
Getting a Job at a Publisher or Developer
Getting a job at an established company is the
most practical way to start off in the game industry.
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