VGCD ACADEMY

With Michael Chang

Video Games is a $180 billion industry, bigger than the Movie and Music industries, COMBINED. 
Founded by Michael S. Chang, an International Bestselling AUTHOR, VGCD Academy teaches teen gamers practical skills in Making and Publishing games. Simply to: PERFECT YOUR EDGE. QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY. REALIZE YOUR PASSION.

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Designed and taught by renowned experts from both AAA and indie development studios and publishers – whose games have generated over $1 billion in aggregate – the VGCD framework teaches young people to CONCEPTUALIZE, PLAN, PITCH, and PUBLISH games like the pros do.

VGCD Academy helps young people to:

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QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY

CREATE A PERSONAL PORTFOLIO
Create business plans, pitch and publish your game like the pros. Think beyond games and entertainment; consider applying your skills in education, healthcare, business, and more

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PERFECT YOUR EDGE

Making & releasing games. Learn to think cross disciplines across the Analytical (test game concepts, develop prototypes, business planning, game pitching)

REALIZE YOUR PASSION

STAND OUT
In college applications to the coveted game development, game entrepreneurship programs and COMPETE TO WIN internships with AAA and INDIE studios

Designed and taught by renowned experts from both AAA and indie development studios and publishers – whose games have generated over $1 billion in aggregate – the VGCD framework teaches young people to CONCEPTUALIZE, PLAN, PITCH, and PUBLISH games like the pros do.

VGCD Academy helps young people to:

PERFECT YOUR EDGE​
Making & releasing games. Learn to think cross disciplines across the Analytical (test game concepts, develop prototypes, business planning, game pitching)
QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
CREATE A PERSONAL PORTFOLIO.

Create business plans, pitch and publish your game like the pros. Think beyond games and entertainment; consider applying your skills in education, healthcare, business, and more
REALIZE YOUR PASSION
STAND OUT

In college applications to the coveted game development, game entrepreneurship programs and COMPETE TO WIN internships with AAA and INDIE studios
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About VGCD
the Book

Video Game Careers Demystified: The Trifecta of Creators, Athletes and. Ecosystem in a Thriving Industry” became an International Bestseller in 14 categories across 7 countries. It provides Teen Gamers:

1st hand accounts: of developing/publishing games and the opportunities within the industry

–  Framework: how to assess one’s unique interests, strengths, and values and fit in the industry

Parents/Teachers: confidence to help teens prepare for a career in games and beyond

 

What do Readers have to say?

“Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the video game industry. Whether you are agamer, l ooking to start a creative profession, or curious I’d highly recommend this book. 10/10 A+ book.”
Simurgh, USA
Insightful Guide into the Magical Gaming Industry
“Michael Chang gives the reader the opportunity to walk in the shoes of a video game professional. His passion for this field is contagious and cones through in his style of writing so that you can see, hear and feel the excitement of what it’s actually like to work on a video game project ”
MidnightSomers, USA
Informative, inspiring a MUST Read for anyone wanting to develop games
“I heard about this book from a friend and was reading it to get educated on the professional possibilities that could exist for my son. I love how Michael Chang “demystified” the notion that you have to be an engineer, scientist or coder to find a lucrative opportunity in the gaming industry..”
Paityn, USA
Inspired immediately!
A thoroughly accessible and information-packed resource for readers of all ages curious about a potential career in the video game industry, Video Game Careers Demystified: The Trifecta of Makers, Athletes, and Ecosystem in a Thriving Industry lives up to its title with profiles and testimonies from professionals in the field.
James A. Cox,
Editor in Chief, Midwest Book Review

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