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5 ways to break into the video game industry

  • Written by André Thomas, Associate Professor of Game Design, Texas A&M University
imageVideo games are part of a multibillion-dollar industry in which lucrative employment opportunities abound.SDI Productions via Getty Images

When you break out the game console to play a video game like NBA2K, chances are the biggest decision you’ll have to make is which player or team you want to be. But have you ever considered becoming one...

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