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rubin@csi.ohio-state.edu writes
> Does anyone know how to apply for a job at the major companies that develop
> video games.  Like Sega, Atari, Nintendo, Bally Midway etc.   You never see
> these companies represented at job fairs?  I would love to work as a software 
> developer for a company like this.  Anyone got any good pointer on how to
> get in...

(Please insert smilies if the sarcasm gets too thick)

Well, Dan, these companies are not really growing by leaps and bounds, so
they can afford to be very picky.  One way to get a foot in the door is to
produce an absolutely stunning game and send a demo of it to the above named
companies.  One word of warning if you send it to some less reputible 
software distributors:  Send a video tape of the screen, not a disk.  That
makes it really hard to disassemble and clone. :^)

If you get rejected the first dozen or so times, don't worry.  You still 
have something you can release as shareware.  After all, people who have
the skills to work writing video games fot the "big four" should have the
stamina and dedication to write games on their own (finances permitting, of
course).  You may want to get the help of a couple of friends to do music
and bitmaps if you aren't really good (able to make $$) in those areas.

Once you have a reputation for writing hot games, you should have people
contacting you.

olsen_jo@uvadm.uvcc.edu