Game Design Facts
Unfortunately for some, not everyone who attends a game school will make it to graduation day. There are many different circumstances for a student to stop attending school but one reason is the intensity of these courses can take its toll. The curriculum can be overwhelming for some but if you can hang in there and give it everything you’ve got, your time spent at your school could be your key to a successful career in the game industry. It doesn’t matter what game school you end up going to. What matters most is what you, as a game designer, do with the skills and experiences that school will provide you.
Here are some interesting facts about the industry you’ll be working in from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA):
* 65% of American households play computer games
* The average gamers age is 35
* 38% of homes in American have a video game console
In 2008, 26% of gamers were over the age of 50