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Location, Location, Location

Originally appeared in "The Games Game" column on IGDA.org. The IGDA website was massively redesigned in 2013, making old columns unavailable, so select columns are now being reposted on this site on an as-needed basis. This article originally appeared in July 2010.

Although the following was written before the Coronavirus pandemic changed the world, resulting in most game devs working from home, game employers still need employees to live nearby so they can come in for in-person meetings on short notice. Some companies' policies or proclivities on this matter may differ.
Accordingly, most employers prioritize local applicants over distantly-located applicants. tl;dr: Live within commuting distance of the company before you apply for a job there. Especially if you are not a multi-year veteran with an impressive resume and credits list.


NOTE: Coronavirus has changed the business world. See also FAQ 0.


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