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    17Jan2010

    NPR Morning Edition - When Play Means Pay: Video Game Jobs On The Rise (audio)

    In a previous article we talked about the uprise in universities offering courses, certificates, and full degrees in game development. NPR reports that more than 200 colleges around the country are offering courses or degrees in video games. According to Michael Gallagher of the Entertainment Software Association, the US is the number one video game market in the world, so now is a perfect time to take that love and passion for gaming and turn it into a career or even a business.

    Recently NPR discussed the rise in video game jobs on their Morning Edition program. Check out the audio below:

    AuthorMichael Lang | Date01.17.2010 | Comment1 Comment |

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    Yep over 100 listed on the Xbox site, this is exciting to see universities recognizing the gaming industry. Here's just an example of what Xbox is looking for Click Here

    January 18, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGaming Leader

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