The CMP Game Group Launches GameCareerGuide.com, Dedicated Web Site for Aspiring Game Industry ProfessionalsSite Serves as Complete Resource for All Game Careers, With Editorial Content, School and Job Information, Community SupportPRNewswire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The CMP Game Group, organizer of the industry-leading Game Developers Conference (GDC) and producer of the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, has created GameCareerGuide.com, the first website dedicated to unbiased career guidance in the video game industry. The CMP Game Group has taken their deep expertise offered through reports, such as Game Developer magazine's annual Game Career Guide, salary surveys, industry research and conference content to a live forum with the new web destination. The site provides comprehensive editorial coverage of career and workplace issues and offer resources to get into the game industry, including school and employment listings, tips, and networking support. GameCareerGuide.com is the only site that provides high school and college students, academics, entry-level video game professionals and people involved in associated industries -- including graphic arts, animation and filmmaking -- a single location to access the resources and tools needed to succeed in the games industry. "The average professional game developer salary has increased by over 19% since we launched the first Game Developer Salary Survey in 2001. Average starting salaries in the game industry for artists, game designers, programmers now range from the $45,000 to $55,000. This strong growth in addition to the rapid expansion of the industry itself has engendered great interest in game development as a viable and rewarding career," said Simon Carless, Editor of Gamasutra.com. "Visitors to GameCareerGuide.com will gain invaluable professional advice, experience real-world insights into what it takes to be successful in the industry and even communicate with other aspirants via community forums." GameCareerGuide.com will specifically offer timely news and insightful features -- including tips on how to pick a school, career and internship advice -- as well as providing a thorough directory of game development schools and programs, The site will allow visitors access to Gamasutra.com job postings -- targeted at entry-level professionals, such as students, experienced industry professionals, and academics. Networking is also a focus; the guide will host a calendar of industry events and local forums, in addition to boasting a robust online community service. GameCareerGuide.com will also present the Game Career Seminar, Oct. 28 - 29, 2006 at the VGXPO which will take place at the Valley Forge Convention Center outside of Philadelphia. For more information, visit http://www.gamecareerseminar.com/ In an effort to reach out to all aspiring game industry professionals, GameCareerGuide.com is now offering 5000 free copies of the 2006 Game Career Guide digital edition. Learn more on how to gain access at: http://www.gamecareerguide.com/5000 About the CMP Game Group (http://www.cmpgame.com/) A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the CMP Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives community through the Game Developers Conference, Game Developer magazine, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, the Serious Games Summit D.C., GDC Mobile, GDC Europe, the Independent Games Festival, the Game Developers Choice Awards, GDC London, the London Games Summit, GDCTV, GDCRadio, GameCareerGuide.com, and the GDC Focus On event series. For more information, please visit http://www.cmpgame.com/. About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/) CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. SOURCE: CMP Game Group CONTACT: Craig Sinel, craig@forty47seven.com, or Sibel Sunar, Web site: http://gamecareerguide.com/ Web site: http://www.gamecareerseminar.com/ Web site: http://www.gamecareerguide.com/5000 Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ |