Comments on: Video game degrees need to require Math

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:51:09 +0000

Well design is design — web, games, it’s all just different mediums. That is to say that designing the story or the art is not the same as taking the specs and figuring out the technology to make it move.

By: Ricky

Ricky — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:31:17 +0000

Hello everyone!

I am one of those that really sucks at maths. But I really want to study a degree in computer game design. Would anyone know if that is possible? I mean to be successful at this without maths? Also if so, what universities are good within the UK?

If not I might just have to go for web design.

Thank you!

By: qubic

qubic — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:35:24 +0000

Have to agree. The ‘fun’ subjects like video game studies should be balanced with good academics anyway in my opinion.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:33:47 +0000

I do agree with you, it’s one of the thing my friends and I have been complaining a lot: The lack of math in our computer engineering degree. Even if you don’t like math, it’s just something really necessary when you get into complex computer problems/algorithms.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:16:57 +0000

I think one of the main problems is math isn’t being taught in the schools. If you don’t have the foundation, the rest will be weak.

I think many people have misconceptions about what computer science really is. Someone who is good at web design or computer hardware might be encouraged to pursue a degree in programming, for instance, but lack the math and logical thinking skills.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:35:54 +0000

It is very hard to find the right skill because not everyone is willing to put in the effort to acquire the right skills. Math is difficult. Computer Science is difficult. Some people welcome the challenge, but many just want the reward, without really earning it. That’s one of the main points in the article.

By: MIke Johnston

MIke Johnston — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:13:39 +0000

If there are so many jobs out there that require these skills why are they so hard to find is my question.. I’m very solid at math and would love to work for a video game developer..

By: Bradley Moore

Bradley Moore — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:01:16 +0000

It makes sense, game programmers need good math skills! Really, any form of programming requires math, complex algorithms are everywhere. Also if you are good at figuring out math problems then there is a change you will be able to figure out situations in game development, therefor speeding up the process.

By: GiFight

GiFight — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:16:12 +0000

if you don’t know mathematics you can’t do anything , not only programing.

By: Keyd

Keyd — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:26:11 +0000

Of course, you need math!
It is the basis of every development project! You need it in a planning, in a development, in sales. You can do nothing without it…