Video games are one of today's most popular forms of entertainment. According to the Entertainment Software Association, the U.S. computer and video game industry had software sales of $9.5 billion in 2007--an increase of more than 300 percent since 1996. Two major trends are the growth of mobile gaming and online gaming. Producing and selling successful video games is a huge collaborative effort, often requiring the skills of numerous artists, marketing specialists, musicians, producers, programmers, salespeople, and writers.
Video games are one of today's most popular forms of entertainment. According to the Entertainment Software Association, the U.S. computer and video g...
Computer programmers and software developers are employed in nearly every industry in the United States. The computer systems design and related services industry is projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the economy over the 2006 to 2016 period. Computer technology is constantly changing, and there is always demand for skilled, knowledgeable workers, who can keep up with new programs, practices, and equipment. Because computer use is so pervasive, it is possible for programmers to find opportunities in almost any field of interest.
Computer programmers and software developers are employed in nearly every industry in the United States. The computer systems design and related se...
