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Unleash your game dev potential
Greetings!
This week we have a guest blog post from one of our team members who shares a plethora of resources for aspiring game developers to learn more about the industry and build their skills. We’re also getting close to our debut game’s big reveal, and we can’t wait to share more about Immortals of Aveum™ with you!
Game Development Resources for Industry Newcomers
In an instant, Ascendant’s Senior Level Design, Daedra Christopher, went from aspiring cardiologist to aspiring game developer. A life-long dream to become a doctor transformed into pursuing her passion for video games, a career she didn’t realize was possible until she asked an assuming question.
“Being the curious person I am, I went inside. I asked the receptionist, what is it you teach here? She smiled and said, “We are the school of Arts and Technology and we teach students how to make video games.” Being an avid gamer and game enthusiast, I was no longer at a crossroads- I was hooked. I changed my major that day and never looked back.”
Everyone takes a different journey into the games industry, some intentionally, and others, like Daedra, on a whim. But if you’re looking for a path to begin your own gaming career, where do you even start?
Daedra answers that question in this blog post, Getting Started in Game Development: Resources for Aspiring Developers. With advice on where to find out more about different career paths, resources for learning how to use game engines, coding courses, level design tutorials, free software for creating 3D art, even sound design tools; Daedra offers insight into building practical skills that can help aspiring game developers continue their own game dev journey. Here’s an excerpt from the blog:
“The incredible thing about the games industry is that it doesn’t matter how you get in. There is no preordained path into the industry. There are many ways to get into the industry but, two things remain consistent: have a strong portfolio displaying your work that is comparable to current games; and be a valuable member of a team, someone who people can depend on and work well with.
Some advice I always give people wanting to pursue industry careers is to make connections with those already in the industry. Attend conferences, foster meaningful professional relationships online and in-person. Check out your local chapter of IGDA, The Independent Game Developers Association, or find out if your school or community has meetups or events that can teach you more about the games industry as a whole. Find out who your favorite game developer is and see if they are presenting at conferences like GDC, PAX, or E3. Do your research, explore articles, listen to podcasts, and check out TED Talks to see what area of the games industry might interest you.”
Get loads of resources, links, and advice in the full blog post.
The Wait is Almost Over!
Five years in the making. Immortals of Aveum started as a daydream, and now we’re getting ready to reveal our debut single-player magic shooter to the world!
Join us this Thursday, April 13 at 9am PT on YouTube for the premiere of the Immortals of Aveum reveal trailer.
🧙 FPS Magic
🎥 Single-player, cinematic campaign
😎 Creative director Dead Space & COD
🧠 Cutting edge of Unreal Engine 5.1
🎮 PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC in 2023
Get a glimpse of Immortals of Aveum…
In The Press
Ascendant’s own CEO and Game Director, Bret Robbins, joins MinnMax’s Ben Hanson in an exclusive interview about creating unforgettable games like Dead Space, Call of Duty, and Gex, and how those experiences are bringing his daydreams to life in Immortals of Aveum.