Live The Dream: Building a Career in the Games Industry - GamesU 2009

Marcelo Figueroa is a 17 year veteran of the games industry. In that time, he has held just about every position in field. Retail sales clerk, demo team member, author, game designer, talent agent and national sales manager ... he has done it all. In this session from GamesU 2009, Figueroa discusses the practical realities of building a career in the games industry.

Considering opening a game store or publishing your game? Want to know how to break into an established gaming company? Want to work in the industry but need another career path besides artist, game designer or writer? Want to "Live the Dream"? If so, then this session is for you.

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[VicRules666]

Seems to me that most of the people that start game companies, or make successful games are well off to begin with.

[StrangeMagic64]

I'm surprised this video has so few views, very insightful and informative.

[ABirdSparrow]

i want to be art ?

[MegaJesse12345]

YES MAN YOU ARE NONTHING BUT THE TRUTH MAN I LOVE GAMES MAN AND I WANT TO EXPAND MY IDEAS TO THE GAMING UNIVERSE YOU ARETHE TRUTH AND GIVE VERY GOOD ADVISE MAN I AM ONLY 15 TURNING 16 I WANT TO REALLY DO THIS THANK SO SO MUCH

[Harkadenn]

This video already change my life...I can see it coming.

Thank you Marcelo Figueroa.

[dvusk]

That was a wonderful presentation. It got me thinking about a bunch of things I hadn't considered yet. Thanks to the crew and to Marcelo.

[casteffens]

Right?

[starvinmcmarvin]

well i guess im gonna have to get a second but cheek

[drewdane40]

34:25 I've seen Eurorails at TRU, and of course there's the Settlers gallery edition. /nitpicking

[timjensen1]

The first 49 minutes were interesting, informative and encouraging.