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Create Your Own Experience Don’t wait for an internship to begin gaining experience in the gaming industry. If your passion is reporting or writing about video games, pen articles on your very own blog or website. Aspiring public relations and marketing professionals: Volunteer to draft press releases for indie game developers or promote their content across the web. Game developers on the rise can create mods of their favorite video games, or take things a step further by drafting concept ideas for new games. Visual artists can keep busy by testing their creative skills via poster designs and physical prototype models. Dan Amrich, social media manager at Activision, provided several helpful tips during the panel. “Challenge yourself. Go into an interview and always think about what you can exhibit. Show how you can help their company.”

4 Tips to Breaking into the Video Game Industry

You may not have sat through the “So You Want to Get into Gaming” panel…

By Tamika Moultrie

Posted: April 23, 2012 Tags: , , ,
Hundreds of thousands of gamers flocked to Boston this past weekend to get a sneak peek at the latest in gaming technology. PAX East 2012 had a little something for every attendee, from freeplay areas where gamers played classic video games and tabletop games to sections where major video game publishers displayed the biggest soon-to-be-released titles; not to mention, there were tons of networking opportunities. On the second day, panelists at “Healthy Games: Lose Weight, Live Longer, and Level Up” discussed new-age technology that will help gamers (and non-gamers alike) get fit in a fun way. Put the weights aside and pick up your controller or mobile device. Here are four health-focused tech tools that will keep you fit in a point and click:--Tamika Moultrie

4 Health Tools That Place Fitness in the Palm of Your Hand

Developers discuss health-conscious products that allow gamers to enhance their gaming skills and health comprehension

PAX East 2012 attendees listened to “Healthy Games: Lose Weight, Live Longer, and Level Up”…

By Tamika Moultrie

Posted: April 9, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Founder of Gamer Fit Nation Talks Fitness and Gaming

Antwand Pearman, founder, president and editor in chief at Gamer Fit Nation, is infusing health into the gaming industry

Antwand Pearman, most commonly known online as “BlackBible,” talks being a black gamer, slimming down,…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: March 27, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
Illustrator/graphic artist Andrew Augustin, turned his natural talents into a business with his startup video game company, Notion Games. As the company's owner, founder, and lead designer he's responsible for the release of their debut mobile game, Up Up Ubi, which is available now in the iTunes app store. Here are a few of Augustin's creative images then click here to read BlackEnterprise.com's recent interview with the video game guru.

A Preview of Notion Games’ Lineup of Mobile Apps

The startup gaming up reveals images of upcoming characters

Founded by Andrew Augustin, Notion Games is making a mark on the mobile game market…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: March 13, 2012 Tags: , , , , ,
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Playd Co-Founder Anthony Frasier Talks About Minorities in Gaming

BlackEnterprise.com caught up with the NewMe Accelerator participant at a minorities in gaming event hosted by BIT, NewME Community NYC and EA Games

BlackEnterprise.com spoke with the NewMe Accelerator participant about life after Black in America, the importance…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: March 6, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Matty Rich Goes From Movie Director to Video Game Developer

Known for the critically acclaimed 'Straight Out of Brooklyn,' the noted director reemerges in the gaming industry

Director Matty Rich made his mark at 19 years old with his debut film Straight…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: October 13, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,