Going into game development

University courses Mathematics & Computing
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Many people going into computer science are interested in going into game development. Here are some tips to achieve this:

  • Having a strong understanding of the foundations - an understanding of programming, computer hardware and systems, networking and other core skills are no less important for getting in to game development than any other branch of computer science

  • Understanding game architecture - knowing about the more industry specific aspects of game programming

  • Experience with common game engines - given similarities and mutual points between different game engines, it is a good idea to become accustomed and acquainted to major ones such as Unreal Engine and Unity

  • Enhancing maths and physics skills - given the prevalence of various mathematical and physical concepts, particularly for game AI and physics engines, a good understanding is very good to have

  • Keeping up with the gaming industry - being aware of different developments and important milestones and turning points is always good

  • Understanding of graphics - how these are drawn, and common techniques and concepts, such as voxels, shading, ray tracing, etc

  • Build up a portfolio - contributing to gaming open source projects, and developing small games would definitely show initiative and creativity

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Game development is such a fun career path👏 Have considered pursuing a career of a script/character writer for various games myself. It’s a challenging one for sure, but if you get into the right mindset, it’s quite doable😁 So very useful tips!

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For aspiring game developers in computer science, foundational knowledge is key—master programming, hardware, networking. Explore game architecture, major engines, enhance math and physics skills, stay updated, understand graphics, and build a diverse portfolio.

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