California restored regional center authority to fund social recreation, camping, nonmedical therapies and educational services for kids 3–17 on July 1, 2021. Most parents were never told. Here's what it covers and how to ask.
Your child is a Regional Center client — but which programs and benefits can you actually ask for? A California parent's guide to IPP-funded services, including educational and enrichment programs, and how to request them.
Learn how to write a game design document (GDD): the sections every beginner needs, common mistakes to avoid, and a simple template to start today. Game Gen's mentors — trained at Sony and Brass Lion Entertainment — help turn your first GDD into a real game. Book a free trial class.
What is a game jam? It's a 48-hour sprint where developers build an original game from scratch around a surprise theme — and it's one of the fastest ways to start a real portfolio. See how Global Game Jam's record 39,197 participants did it in 2026, what actually happens during the 48 hours, and how Game Gen's mentors — veterans of Sony Computer Entertainment America and Brass Lion Entertainment — help beginners ship their first jam game. Free consultation available.
Learning how to write a video game story starts with structure, not talent. See the beginner-friendly world-to-quest process working game designers actually use, plus how Game Gen's mentors — who've worked at studios like Sony Computer Entertainment America and Brass Lion Entertainment — help you build your first original story. Free consultation available.
Game industry layoffs hit hard in 2026. Here is what they actually mean if you are just starting out, and the skills that still get beginners hired.
Best programming language for game development? TIOBE's 2026 rankings show why C#, C++, and Python each fit different goals — get matched with a mentor at Game Gen.
Game development portfolio guide for California — how hiring managers at major studios evaluate your work, which projects to build first, and how to get started. Begin at Game Gen.
California holds 44% of all U.S. game industry jobs, and studios like Blizzard and Brass Lion are actively hiring narrative designers. Game Gen mentors from Sony and Brass Lion explain the skills, salary, and beginner roadmap for breaking in.
