How many gamers work in the computer industry?

karter64

From reading the various posts made throughout the forums on MMORPG.COM, it's fairly apparent that there are quite a few intelligent people out there. So I was wondering how many gamers that post here actually work in the computer industry such as programmers, IT people, reapair and sales? ( or for the youngun's, if you want to work in the computer field ).

I think this post may be more suited for the developer's corner, but I thought it would get more response here. If someone wants to make a poll, that would be neat too. ( Ok I obviously don't deal with computers at work )

ixontes

I work for a company and do their networking, web developing, and consulting. I also do a little in database management and errrr, it hurts to say.....help desk for our 200 stores!!

Anofalye

I am a game designer for a company...not versed in any form of RPG, but still, that is great.  High school teacher graduate and 2 years of teaching experience.

I am a chronic freak even by the company standard, yet I am prolly the most clueless guy around when it come to computer stuff with the exception of the administration staff...well...prolly!   They got lot of funny running gags about: 'Sure, for you it is a few words to change in the document, but...'  You can't change documents after a point without consulting the whole team!  And sometimes, it is the guy doing something you judge FAR from the change that see a problem...team work!

Lot of great peoples at work!  Many aren't gamers however, it is a job for them, not a pass time!  I will admit that when I join I was kinda afraid, I was afraid that it will deter on my will to play games...but that will to play, desire...is impervious to whatever job.  If I can't play at least 50 hours (60-80 ideally), I start going all wrong...add 32 hours of working...and well...let's say I have no other life!    But RL is overated anyway!

There are obviously lot of folks working in the gaming industry around here...but most are less likely to chat, talk or whatever...they bring facts, info, nice stuff...let's just say I have 0 wisdom on this topic and I enjoy chatting in frenglish! 

CaesarsGhost

I work for a game company.

Almost everybody in the studio is a gamer.  There are a few non-gamers, but almost all of us play MMOs.

Phoenixs

Most of the people in quality game companies are gamers. If they wheren't they wouldn't be making quality games 

Elnator

I'm a network engineer, web developer and project manager for EDS.

auryx

I've just graduated with a Computer Science MSc (conversion course) and am trying to get a job in the industry! <sigh>....hopefully someone will see fit to employ me soon. If not, I fear I'm gonna have to go back to call centres and people management

auryx

Rattrap

Animator, concept artist here 

Carbide

I interned with a company as an artist/animator but ultimately decided to go back to school to get some more foundational knowledge   It's stressful but fun, especially when you walk into stores like bestbuy and EB and see the game you helped make on the shelf.

voodookhan

I work in the network security industry. I love my work, but I'd give my left boobie to be able to work for a game company.  

Rayx0r

Geographic Information Systems and Imagery Analyst

ISSO of the secure area

I make.. um..  "maps". We then incorporate the data we collect into a GISdatabase

I take care of sick PC's when im not busy

I work with a lot of game geeks, from techs to project management.

Vexin

Senior software engineer for a commerical 3D animation package.

I have played pre-CU SWG (2003-2005), World of Warcraft (2005-2006), and EVE (2005).  Currently not playing anything -- looking for a new MMO home.

Razorback

ISP, Networking and Adult Training in IT for over 10 years.

Genuine 100%, dyed in the wool, card carrying, registered GEEK!

Salvatoris

I am a wireless network engineer, and technical manager for an ISP. It's a small company, I only have about 200 wireless clients, so I also handle a fair amount of their PC maintenance / repair and interior network needs. I really enjoy my job, but like a few others have said, I'd give just about anything to be working in the gaming industry.

reavo

Public school teacher.

I wrestle punk middle schoolers all day.  I listen in to what they play, find out what their characters names are and which servers they're on, then go kill them online for revenge.

And they have no idea it was me. 

Mwuhahahahahaha!!!!

karter64

Thanks for all the replies (and no flames). I guess I framed the question in a way that only the computer people would reply. I was trying to get a feel for the rough percentage of people that actively work with computers then go home and play on them, vs those like myself who swing a hammer all day then go home and play games. No particular reason why, just curious.

Vexin

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Originally posted by reavo
Public school teacher.

I wrestle punk middle schoolers all day.  I listen in to what they play, find out what their characters names are and which servers they're on, then go kill them online for revenge.

And they have no idea it was me. 

Mwuhahahahahaha!!!!

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Oh, I was f*cking rolling on this one!  That was great. 

Domoclus

Embedded software engineer at a defese company. Link-11 crypto stuff, specialized real time operating systems, etc. They don't let me to work on the really fun stuff though, because I'm new, young and haven't obtained clearance yet. Not really my cup of tea, that's why I started learning DirectX API 

Antipathy

I program in C++ and C# for a large Japanese electronics company.

qotsa

I worked for gateway for 5 years. I built them,  loaded the software, troubleshooting and did quality control during my tour of duty. Just finished an Associates degeree in networking/IT and I am getting ready to go to a university to get a bachelors degree in Computer Science. Then I'll work with PCs again. Or I'd certainly hope I do after the amount of money I'm spending to not work in a factory.

Elnator

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Originally posted by karter64

Thanks for all the replies (and no flames). I guess I framed the question in a way that only the computer people would reply. I was trying to get a feel for the rough percentage of people that actively work with computers then go home and play on them, vs those like myself who swing a hammer all day then go home and play games. No particular reason why, just curious.

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Actually Karter   That's a good question to ask.  A LOT of people who work on computers every day play games but you'd be surprised how many want absolutely nothing to do with a computer when they get home.

I even know a couple PC tech folks who refuse to even own a computer because they get so sick of looking at them at work.....  If you didn't know where they worked you would think they were computer phobic

The ones who avoid computers after work are in the minority, however.  Typically if you don't use one regularly you get rusty as hell.   Matter of fact most of us who troubleshoot networks have our own test networks at home that we mess with to see what we can break (and fix) when we try different things.

Elnator

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Originally posted by qotsa
I worked for gateway for 5 years. I built them,  loaded the software, troubleshooting and did quality control during my tour of duty. Just finished an Associates degeree in networking/IT and I am getting ready to go to a university to get a bachelors degree in Computer Science. Then I'll work with PCs again. Or I'd certainly hope I do after the amount of money I'm spending to not work in a factory.

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Interesting.  I worked for Gateway from 1996 to 2002 in their IT Department.  Well.. ok I worked for Gateway from 1996 to 1999 when they outsourced us   Then I worked for Lockheed Martin on the Gateway project until Gateway pretty much collapsed.   Which facility were you at?  Hampton, North Sioux or Sioux Falls?

Leasa

I spent 15 years in IT for a Pharma company.  I supported HP1000's , hp/ux systems and IBM AS/400's.  Finally had enough of users complaints and always being the target when a system went down.

And yes I am an avid gamer.  I have played over 15 mmo's.

Raenz

I work in the computer industry...actually the game industry.
I am an artist for a pc game development house, have been for the last 7 years, before that I worked in the illustration biz.

I luv games.

SpiritofGame

Computer?

Oh, this box here at my side with all the wires going in and coming out.

And the thing I look at that's like a TV.

Yeah, sure, I know all 'bout dat stuff.

britoca

anti-spam fighter for Symantec