7 benefits of Game Development as a Career

Article Written By

Prof. Dr. Faisal Riaz

Modern times have empowered young generations with modern tools. These helpful tools can assist anyone, who is willing, adapt and an apt learner, to kick start a carrier in digital era almost effortless.

In an advancing society, people are accepting diversity in work sectors, especially when it comes to gaming field. Now, their acceptance of digital businesses has increased. The most ideal game, “PUBG” is evidence of success of game development.

So, if you are a software developer and a games enthusiast, you should give game development a go. In this article we are enlisting some benefits of game development as one of the most lucrative careers and why you should become a game developer.

Lucrative

App purchase increased in 2020, and most popular apps among the users were gaming genres. According to statista free-to-play games was the highest sold genre on google App store. In 2021, games nearly earned 93.2 billion US dollar annually.

There is no cap on income which could be gained by game development if you are skilled, hardworking, and creative. Demand of such talented individuals will increase with the rise of gaming industry. According to PWC, revenue of gaming will touch new heights of 321 billion US dollars in 2026.

Enhances Problem-Solving abilities

The development of game allows you to take account for circumstances a player can face in a game. By tackling circumstance with the fitting resources, you not only learn stress handing but also gain problem-solving skills.

Programming languages like Java, C++ and Python allow you to mature your problem-solving skills. Along with solving fundamental programming queries, data structure related issues and algorithms questions, you can also take part in a coding competition to enhance your skills.

Growth in any industry allows you to gain better insights of the field. This industry will not only prepare you to make new games, but you will also gain skills like performance optimization and issues related to security.

Increases Designing Skills

Learn about the design of a game is as important as its programming. Blending design and programming in game development and visualize in the real world is an important yet futuristic skill set. Engaging graphics above all is the most important pre-requisite for a game these days. Developers design environments of games with arduous efforts. In Fortnite, user gets skins for minute things which shows the level of dedication placed by developers.

Game development is a laborious task but can reward us with better and improved imagination. With newly acquired skill sets, we can produce novel items. Game attracts more attention due to its uniqueness. Recently realism in games is more appreciated and found appealing.

Creative Development

Field of game development allows developers to be as creative and imaginative as they can. Sky and beyond is the limit if you are a creative individual with adequate programming skills. Of course, creativity alone won’t get you money. You must be able to manifest your creativity into reality to make a fortune for yourself.

With the passage of time a lot of unique games around were built with right skill set and creative insight. If you also want to make a name for yourself, then be as creative as you can afford to be.

Provides Flexible Schedule

You get work flexibility means you can work according to your schedule. The new work culture gave different companies and businesses better output. IT industry adopted work-from-home culture way before the pandemic. You choose to work from a far-flung location or your home as a game developer.

The benefit of an IT expert is that you can share your work using internet or cloud. Share, collaborate, and working has never been so easy before. You may not get such relaxed scheduling in any other fields as you get as a game developer.

Team-Work Skills

Games with dynamic ambiance are result of a team with diverse skills like designing, graphics, sound, etc. All members perform their concerning tasks for smooth execution or else product would result into a disaster. Therefore, teamwork is not only required during designing of game but also playing of the game.

Self-Learning Skills

Convert your thoughts into games can make you an interactive resume. At an interview your resume will stand you alone. Learn game development doesn’t require going to an expensive college. Learn game development at home at your own pace. Self-learning is excellent qualities that every successful person possesses. 

Creating things from scratch including the characters, story timeline, layout is a game developer’s forte. Being a game developer, you can learn several skills: design game assets, choosing appropriate sound effects and presenting your story.

Conclusion

It is not as simple as it sounds nor as hard as presented. It is a six-step process starting with a story, design, sounds, programming, development and of course its release. In today’s technology world, you need more than one skill to be successful. You must learn the game process from the beginning to the end. According to Walter new trend is blurring the boundaries between the game world and most aspects of our life. Games might also embody all genres, cultures, technologies, and platforms. Game design will be a hybrid thing that will be beyond imagination.