The video-games industry has come a long way since the simple arcade games of the 70s and 80s. Now a it’s a billion-dollar industry, and annual sales of video games in 2012 were twice those of cinema tickets.
Forbes has compiled a list of the ten most desirable video-game companies to work for.
These companies employ teams of programmers, graphic designers, animators, writers and many more. The field is highly competitive, with thousands of graduates hoping to be involved in creating the next hit.
About 30,000 people are employed in the games industry in the UK alone. There are more jobs to be found behind the scenes at external agencies, including web design and user interface experts such as bhm media.
UbiSoft
Ubisoft Entertainment is a French multinational video-game developer with its headquarters in Montreuil. The company has an impressive franchise collection, including classics such as Assassin’s Creed 1V: Black Flag, Far Cry 3, Rayman: Legend and the popular Just Dance series
Bethesda
Founded by Todd Howard and Ashley Cheng in 2002, Bethesda Game Studios has brought us some of the most critically acclaimed games of the last decade, including Oblivion, Morrowind, and Fallout 3. This talented team have the ability to create amazing worlds that will transport players to distant lands. Whether it’s slaying dragons in Skyrim or fighting for survival in Fallout 3, millions of players will look fondly back to a time when they were captivated by these unique adventures.
Rockstar
Rockstar Games are responsible for some of the most successful, innovative and controversial games in the industry. They are best known for their Grand Theft Auto series and for their work on the ground-breaking open world games. In 2001 they revolutionized gaming with Grand Theft Auto III and brought us Grand Theft Auto IV, L.A. Noire and the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V. Their games continue to be some of the most popular and best-selling ones on the market.
Blizzard Entertainment
Established in 1994, the Blizzard Entertainment label has fast become one of the most popular and highly respected video-game developers. Early titles included Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, a PC-based strategy game. By 2001, Blizzard had become a major player in the industry with StarCraft and Diablo II. The success of World of Warcraft helped Blizzard to become one of the most successful producers of all time.
Electronic Arts
EA, the world’s second-largest video-game publisher, recently announced a jump in profits. The company has a portfolio of hugely popular and critically acclaimed blockbuster titles, including The Sims, Plants vs Zombies, Battlefield and Dragon Age. It is also renowned for its realistic sports titles, including FIFA and Madden NFL.
From early arcade games to the top-selling franchises of today, gaming continues be an integral part of our modern lives. The video-game industry continues to go from strength to strength, and new releases from the major companies are hotly anticipated.
