Main takeaways: - Learn about the video gaming industry - Learn the main responsibilities of a video game Product Manager and how to become one - Learn the differences and similarities between video game Product Managers and traditional Product Managers in tech

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8. What are myths?

9. Myth 1: You need to be good at games

10. Truth 1: Be a player, have empathy for
players

11. Myth 2: You need to have a technical
background

12. Truth 2: People come from all different
backgrounds into video games and
product management

13. Myth 3: Everyone works on the game
itself

14. Truth: Besides the game there are many
many roles

15. Myth 4: There is crazy crunch

16. Truth 4: Crunch happens, but it should
not be the norm

17. Key takeaways from this presentation
1. The industry is full of people from all different
histories working in a wide variety of roles
2. Different studios are very different and can
even vary drastically by game
3. Being a good product manager anywhere has
tons of transferable skills

18. Key takeaways from this presentation
1. Learn about the video gaming industry
2. Learn the main responsibilities of a video game
Product Manager and how to become one
3. Learn the differences and similarities between
video game Product Managers and traditional
Product Managers in tech

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