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1. Game Programming
Your job can be as meaningful as you are
Presented by,
R. PUNITHAVEL, AP/MCA

2. The Game
• "A game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict,
defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome."
• "A game is an activity among two or more independent decision-
makers seeking to achieve their objectives in some limiting context."

3. Game programming
• Game programming refers to the code
that brings a video or computer game
to life. As technology has evolved, so
has programming.
• Early on in video game history,
programmers were often responsible
for most aspects of game
development, including game design.

4. What does a game programmer do?
• a game programmer writes the code that brings a video game to life.
to translate the project's vision into a fully functioning, playable
game.
• Simulating artificial intelligence in opponents
• Developing custom tools
• Porting code between platforms
• Implementing algorithms, addressing memory requirements, and
caching issues
• Identifying and fixing bugs

5. Job requirements
• Solid knowledge of a programming
language/s (C++, Java, etc)
• Experience with engines (Unreal Engine,
Unity, etc)
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong math, problem-solving and
analytical skills

8. Are game programmers in demand?
• Today, the industry is strong and continues to grow with an
estimated 3 billion active gamers worldwide.
• Market research firm Newzoo, estimates that global market revenue
is expected to total $211.2 billion by 2025.
• So if you want to get into the industry, it's a good time to do it!

9. Other types of game programmer jobs include:
• User Interface (UI) Programmer
• AI Programmer
• Graphics Programmer
• Audio Programmer
• Systems Designer
• Gameplay Engineer
• Tools Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Technical Artist

10. Best game programming software
• Unreal Engine
• Unity 3D
• GameMaker Studio 2
• Construct 3
• Godot Engine

11. Confidence
Research
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How to become a game programmer