Careers in Online Gaming

Book excerpt: The gaming industry has exploded in the past decade. However, online gaming is positioned to take this industry to the next level. Readers are introduced to what online gaming actually is and how it is significantly different from traditional gaming. Further, this title offers young people an invaluable resource into the burgeoning fields in online gaming, such as social gaming, which involves social networking in gameplay; designing games, which requires artistic as well as computer skills; and software engineers, who need to understand the online platform. In addition to job descriptions, readers learn of the specific educational requirements employers seek as well as insights from real-world professionals in the various fields, which add perspective and depth to already-informative content. This title is essential for anyone looking to dive into this creative industry that still offers a lot of potential.