Today I was enjoying my latest update from the Entertainment Software Association, and I was surprised to see a piece about my home state of Massachusetts becoming a home base to computer game studios.
For years I'd always imagined sunny California was the place to be if you were a game designer, but apparently this is changing. A possible factor could be the high cost of doing business in California. Massachusetts has always been noted for encouraging and nurturing new industries.
Off the top of my head I know Curt Schilling (of Red Sox fame) founded his own gaming studio in Maynard - 38 Studios. What's even more impressive is that they've acquired Big Huge Games! Pretty impressive, and I'm anxious to see what the future holds for them, especially in terms of their planned MMORPG release.
Computer gaming contributes more than $2 billion to the Massachusetts state economy, a pretty significant sum when you think about it. The sector is growing too, with a 20% increase in jobs seen to be on the horizon.
Something to keep in mind, if you want a career in the gaming industry, and the seafood isn't bad either!
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