Working as a game developer is a fantasy among all the software developers. The job is fantastic and interesting while needs lots of programming experience.  Languages for games development are C, C++, Java (for common desktop or game console based games). With growth in web market, there is a positive trend in flash based games also. These games are mostly big multiplayer games where people from all around the world are playing and interacting.

One can work in any of the many technical, art and design or business sides of a game development project. Gaming industry is one of the booming software industries, with great growth trends. Latest studies show the growing demand for games in global market (In year 2008, combined video game software sales across the world’s three largest games markets witnessed 11% growth).

Here are some of the options available for those seeking a career in video gaming industry:

Video Game Designer

A video game designer, designs the game. The concept behind the game is made by a video game designer. This idea is then implemented to make a full fledged game. Considering the responsibility, one can easily understand that this is not an entry level position. One will have to work in other jobs in gaming field to get up to this job. Common positions in designer’s job are, game designer, lead designer and level designer.
Video Game Programmer

A video game coders or programmers make the code on which the games work on. The idea and vision of game design team is implemented into final product by video game developer. Game programmers are software engineers or computer programmers with command over their respective programming language(s).

Game Animator

Game animators make the video games a visual feast. Every game is judged on the graphics and visual arts. Animators create the series of pictures which for the images in a video game. These images are then assembled with the code by game programmers, which make images to move according to inputs by gamer.
Audio Engineer

An audio engineer’s work is all that you while playing a video game. The voices of game characters, games sound effect during game and during dramatic sequences are done by an audio engineer.

Writer

As a writer you might have different responsibilities in game development. Script Writes create the story of the game and dialogues for the characters. Technical writers write the documentation and instructions which a game comes up with.
Translator

A translator converts the game’s characters dialogues and instructions to other languages. Also translating the technical documentations and instructions are a part of a translator’s job.

Video Game Tester

As a game tester, you get first hands upon the game made. Sounds fun? But its as important as well. A game tester’s job is to ensure that the game works as it’s supposed to. He / She assures the quality of the game. A game tester identifies the problems and bugs and reports the findings.
Technical Support Specialist

Technical support provides help to customers who come up with any sort of problems in game operation or gaming devices. They work as a bridge between game company and buying public.