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 topped 9,175 in 2025, and California absorbs the largest share of any state. See what the 2026 data actually means for someone starting out — and how Game Gen's mentors, from studios like Sony and Brass Lion, build a portfolio-first path that doesn't depend on landing an AAA job. Free consultation available.
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.
After 10 years teaching complete beginners across California — including neurodiverse learners — Game Gen answers honestly: yes, adults can learn game development. Here's what it actually takes, what skills you already have, and how to start.
