Zachilles

I am a fellow sound designer, just starting out. I recently recieved my BFA in film with an audio emphasis. I have worked on several shorts and features. As an avid gamer i would love to break into the video game scene.

What is the best way to get started in audio for games? What coding should I be learning? Where is the best place I could move to make this happen?

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions!

Is Pro Tools pretty standard in the gaming industry for my primary DAW? Also, I use Logic and Abelton for my music production, do you suggest any other software, or hardware for that matter, to take my sound design or music production to the next level?

Thanks! I'll definitely have to check out Reaper.

Are there any online sites or communities you would suggest joining for networking or getting samples of your work out there for indie companies to see?

I currently live in a the Midwest and jobs in my field are harder to come by. This is definitely exciting for me that this is a possibility if I am willing to put the work in and further my education.

Last questions, I promise.

Are you a gamer? Has working in the industry ruined your love for gaming at all? Has it turned into something you like as a job but used to love as a hobby?

This is pretty much how watching movies is for me now too. More analytical, harder to let myself have the willing suspension of disbelief and such.

Thanks again! If you want another gamer to play xbox one with, I can PM you my gamertag.