Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

Video game modding has been a way for aspiring developers to land professional industry jobs. The creator economy has made it possible for modders to monetize the hobby independently as well. This ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

Getting work in gaming is harder and harder, especially for new starters. How are young developers following their passions?

Students who want to pursue a career in the fast-growing video game industry can prepare themselves in multiple ways at UMass Lowell. The video game industry employs many kinds of specialists, from ...

What makes a game really great (or a major flop)? How can you lay the groundwork for a career developing, researching, and playing games? In this innovative program, students learn the answers to ...

What Jordan and his OHVA online learning classmates have been working on as of late is an interactive escape room video game called “Sealed Whispers,” which is expected to be finished in June. “I’ve ...

Sitting with Ana Cho in the pottery studio behind her Eagle Rock bungalow, it’s hard to believe the relaxed ceramist once endured a work grind so stressful, she left a lucrative career as a video game ...

Becoming a video game tester can be an exciting career choice for gamers. It involves much more than just playing games; ...