“Technically, the answer is anywhere where somebody wants to make a game,” Hursthouse explained. But he followed that by making a strong case for why game development is growing in places like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. So, where are the game jobs? Anywhere, but — hey — Canada is nice.
James Hursthouse from DigiBC sat down with Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat at the Games Beat Summit 2018 last week to talk about jobs in video games.
https://venturebeat.com/2018/04/10/games-jobs-are-everywhere-but-hey-canada-is-nice/
“Where in the world are the game jobs?” That was the name of talk between James Hursthouse of DigiBC (The Interactive & Digital Media Industry Association of British Columbia) and VB lead reporter, Dean Takahashi, at the GamesBeat Summit 2018 event in Mill Valley, California. So, what is the answer to that question?
Mobile games flattened the world, creating a more global industry with startups and developers sprouting up all around the globe. That’s why Hurthouse believes it’s important for jurisdictions to foster that growth. Offering things like tax credits can create long-term value. Attracting companies creates jobs, high-quality products, and fosters a culture.
Other countries, like the Netherlands, also help their gaming industry by offering support to studios like Vlambeer. So while Canada excels at encouraging game development, it is not alone. Like Canada did, willing governments could help create jobs and thriving industries if they are willing to help the gaming industry.