Have you ever wanted to know what YOU need to do to prepare for a career in the games industry and also how to get in? I've spent the last 8 years developing video games professionally and with my experience and that of my colleagues, I've compiled this critical guide for anyone who is interested in starting a career in video game development today. I'll walk you through all the essential steps and guide you towards the resources you need to prosper in the game industry. This book was written as a conversation so the information is easy to follow and understand. Lastly, all of the lessons and examples in this book came from real life experiences and have been proven effective time and time again. So if you would like to work you way into making big blockbuster AAA games, or you want to carve out a nice career making games independently, this book is all you will need to get into and get through a career in video game development.