Here is a useful article on what it takes to break into the games industry in Ireland
This blog will look at significant industry happenings and careers in gaming as well as a history of games. The content is as much for parents of students as it is for students who may not be aware of significant factors relating to the industry. The Programme for Government has included a commitment to support the digital games industry and to promote Ireland as a gaming hub. Tom Cusack, a leading figure in the department for high-potential startups in Communications Software, Media & Entertainment Services at Enterprise Ireland has stated that “Ireland has developed a strong reputation in this space, and there is a lot of excitement around it, our own indigenous companies like Havok, Demonware and Jolt … we have seen a huge influx in foreign direct investment, which has created that hub or buzz around Ireland in the games space" (Epoch Times 2011)
Ireland is marketing itself as a digital hub for I.T., social media and cloud computing. The video that I directed and edited included below is called Ireland 2012 - A Gamechanger and gives an overview of those sectors in 2012 as well as how education is increasingly starting to focus on I.T. and mobile technology such as iPads in the classroom.
Ireland 2012 - A Gamechanger
Directed and edited by Marcus Howard, Communications lecturer in O'Fiaich College and owner of the blog http://irish21stcenturystudents.blogspot.com/
Here is an RTE report from the 2012 Games Fleadh which took place in LIT in Thurles.
Games Fleadh 2012 on RTE News.
Uploaded by LimerickIT2 on 16 Mar 2012
Here is a video overview of the gaming industry in Ireland which was presented at Gateway Ireland.
Gaming in Ireland
Uploaded by web2ireland on 27 May 2010
The games industry has overtaken the dvd industry and is estimated to be valued at €48 billion. The IDA is expecting a 50% increase over the next two years and a report by government think-tank Forfas have said that the growth in gaming produced numerous opportunities for growth in Ireland although we are competing with Scotland and the UK to attract a games hub in Ireland (Independent 2011). The 110 page Forfas Report can be found at this link which looks at the Games Sector In Ireland
The games industry has overtaken the dvd industry and is estimated to be valued at €48 billion. The IDA is expecting a 50% increase over the next two years and a report by government think-tank Forfas have said that the growth in gaming produced numerous opportunities for growth in Ireland although we are competing with Scotland and the UK to attract a games hub in Ireland (Independent 2011). The 110 page Forfas Report can be found at this link which looks at the Games Sector In Ireland
A recent RTE report on the gaming industry in Ireland in the video below (after the headlines if you skip 1 minute in), deal with the recent release of one of the world's most popular games Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3. Reporter Conor Brophy investigates how Irish companies like Demonware are developing the technology used in these games. The video features an interview with Tony Kelly CEO of Demonware and Paul Hayes, Communications Officer of Games Ireland.
"The Irish Gaming Industry", RTE News, Wednesday, 9th of November 2011
Uploaded by diarmaiddan on 10 Nov 2011
Big Fish Games, based in Mahon in Cork, is a company being promoted by IDA Ireland as a case study for Ireland being a good place to invest. The link to the video can be found at IDA Ireland Case Study: Big Fish Games
Here is also a video link to a video about why Ireland is becoming the Internet Capital of Europe
According to the Irish Examiner, Paul Breslin CEO of Popcap Games has highlighted that with the right tax incentives, Ireland could become the digital capital of Europe,
Here is a step by step video guide from Videojug regarding how to get a career in the gaming industryHere is a video interview with Ruben Morales, who explains how he got hired for God Of War 3 as well as mentioning the programs he uses on a daily basis as a Cinematic Artist and advice for those looking to get into the games industry.
How To Get Job In Video Game Industry: Interview with Ruben Morales (from God Of War 3)
Uploaded by cartoonblock on 27 Jan 2011
Here is a video from top game designers worldwide offering advice on how to get into the industry. They discuss the benefits of getting a degree, making a mod and just getting out there and doing it. You can view the video at the link IGN's Top 100 Game Developers: Industry Advice - How to Get StartedThe video games industry is not all fun and games. Here is a video made by someone who used to work in video games which has received over 220,000 hits on Youtube. It casts a rather sobering light on what working in the video games industry entails.
