- DDISAP
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Avid Gamer, Techy and Computer Geek. Studying Computer Forensics & Security. - and yes, I'm jumping over a giant wooden acorn.
Here's my 2 pence (which is more than 2 cents):
Don't do a degree in video games, unless it covers many aspects of fundamental computing and programming.
Do something more commonplace like computer science or regular programming instead if you can't find a course that widely covers computing tailored to video game programming.
To put you head and shoulders above all other developer job applicants and give you a real strong chance at joining a high-profile developer, you should have a portfolio of video game projects you have already conducted in your spare time ,show you are already one step ahead in the industry because you have personal experience which you undertook in your spare time. Just doing an educated course in video game programming will get you next-to nowhere, fast.
So invest in an empty portfolio, purchase some JAVA scripting and get learning the languages and algorithms games use in your spare time, if you haven't already. This will be your best weapon to landing a good job early. As for a place that offers video game programming; shop around and take your time. The only suggestions you will get here are from google searches or people who want to promote the one they went to.
Sources: Some research I did a year ago when I was interested in joining up with the industry. One developer I looked at (Codemasters, I think) used to quickly eliminate the list of applicants by throwing out any applications that started with something about their degree/college course in "video game __________"taking on an interest in the ones with self-sufficient experience in the industry.
[Edited on 02.28.2012 6:26 AM PST]