A video game developer literally gets to mix fun and games in their job. Do you have the thumbs of steel to rise to the top as a Game Studio Head?
Sims who have reached the title of Game Master within the Nerd Social Group will be recommended by a friend to the Video Game Development Studio. Wait for the call or upload your resume via your smartphone to join this exclusive career at the Business Tower.
Overview of the Video Game Developer Career Track in The Sims 3
Level
Title
$ / day
Metrics for Promotion
Work Days
Hours
1
Game Button Tester
156
Mood, Nerd Influence, Playing Games
M F Sa Su
10:00-16:00
2
Assistant Concept Artist
224
M Tu Th F Su
13:00-20:00
3
Quality Assurance Manager
312
M Tu W Th F
07:00-15:00
Key: + the above metrics plus an additional, – the above except this, blank the same as above
Video Game Developer Career – Engineer Branch
Level
Title
$ / day
Metrics for Promotion
Work Days
Hours
4
Code Monkey
384
+ Logic Skill
M Tu W Th F
09:00-17:00
5
Game Programmer
455
08:00-15:00
6
Senior Engineer
606
08:00-14:00
7
Technical Director
720
09:00-14:00
8
Lead Designer
1100
+Writing Skill – Logic Skill
M Tu W Th
10:00-15:00
9
Executive Producer
1572
11:00-15:00
10
Game Studio Head
2961
M W F
12:00-15:00
Key: + the above metrics plus an additional, – the above except this, blank the same as above
Video Game Developer Career – Game Artist Branch
Level
Title
$ / day
Metrics for Promotion
Work Days
Hours
4
Pixel Pusher
384
+ Painting Skill
M Tu W Th F
09:00-17:00
5
Character Modeler
455
10:00-17:00
6
Senior Animator
606
11:00-17:00
7
Art Director
720
12:00-17:00
8
Lead Designer
1100
+ Writing Skill – Painting Skill
M Tu W Th
10:00-15:00
9
Executive Producer
1572
11:00-15:00
10
Game Studio Head
2961
M W F
12:00-15:00
Key: + the above metrics plus an additional, – the above except this, blank the same as above
Curious which career pays best? Check out this post comparing all avenues and which ones will make your Sims richest!
Nerds can Mind Meld with other Sims and learn a thing or two!
From Nerd to Studio Head: Tips and Tricks for the Video Game Developer Career
To reach the top of the Nerd Social Group your Sim will already have played hours of video games, as well as read many comic books and issued a few trivia challenges. This is not something exclusive to the world of Sim University but there are many more Nerds of varying levels to be found there than in your hometown. Once your Sim is offered the role of a lifetime they can start working their way up this exclusive career. The first few levels just require a lot of video game playing and socialising before they are invited to pick a branch.
Engineers focus on the Logic Skill where Game Artists pursue Painting. Mastering these skills will go a long way to ensuring your Sim reaches the top of their chosen branch. At Level 8 these skills will no longer be important because the Writing Skill will take over, so start building that alongside the other skills to save time later.
There are some perks to this job, one being it can be a work from home job. They will be given a laptop and the option to Work from Home which is always there for Workaholic Sims will be available during their work hours so they needn’t head into the office. Video Game Developers also get discounts on purchasing technology and using cafes.
Playing Video Games is crucial to this career but also great for building fun!
The Best Traits, Lifetime Rewards, and Lifetime Wish for your Sim!
Without a directly related Lifetime Wish, Game Artists would make good Illustrious Authors and Engineers could pursue Lifetime Wishes like Chess Legend or Professional Author. Artistic, Bookworm, or Genius Sims would find it much easier to build the required skills.
Lifetime rewards can be purchased with lifetime happiness points and the ones to look out for if you’re embarking on this career are:
Nerd Influence – 2,000 Gain a substantial amount of influence with the Nerd group.
Entrepreneurial Mindset – 10,000 Sims with an Entrepreneurial Mindset earn Experience more quickly and tend to reach the top of their careers more quickly.
Fast Learner – 15,000 Learn and improve skills faster thana galloping llama!
