TIGA....pointless?
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http://www.tiga.org/
So, it seems we have a game in the TIGA awards shortlist. I have only heard of TIGA in association with the rather dodgy train2game program, giving out certificates that no one else recognises, and doing pointless soundbites in the media whenever a UK game is in the media spotlight. Finally, I contacted them when I was after a job or internship, and asked if they had any advice or links to companies that might take on interns, and they were completely useless.
So my question is, what is TIGAS purpose, and are they more useful in other ways that i havent recognised?
So, it seems we have a game in the TIGA awards shortlist. I have only heard of TIGA in association with the rather dodgy train2game program, giving out certificates that no one else recognises, and doing pointless soundbites in the media whenever a UK game is in the media spotlight. Finally, I contacted them when I was after a job or internship, and asked if they had any advice or links to companies that might take on interns, and they were completely useless.
So my question is, what is TIGAS purpose, and are they more useful in other ways that i havent recognised?
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Still, an award is an award - I wouldn't turn my nose up at it
My major problem with it isn't that it isn't exactly a scam but a lot of the course content is alleged to be found or reworked from freely available sources on the internet, as for their examination process with Tiga I can't speak of the quality of that, but I think its a bit rich that they are likely just profiting off the gullibility of british people aspiring for a better life.
Their courses cost on average around 5 grand, and take 3 years to complete.
there are also many allegations that they threaten lawsuit whenever the word scam is mentioned around their organization.
But don't believe me research it yourself via google alone will provide a treasure trove, even indications of takedowns of inner practices being filmed should give you a good idea.
in my opinion you are the company you keep, and Tiga is in very poor company.
I'd like to jump in and point out that at the time they set this up, this cost more than a bachelors degree.
At the moment they're offering courses and qualifications in 'Games QA'. What can you possible teach on a £5000, three year course that you can't learn in 3 months by landing a job in QA (which for the record, rarely requires any qualifications at all)?
I don't know much about Train2Game, though I have heard many stories, but TIGA actually do alot for the UK games industry (they helped campaign for UK tax breaks), so I think it's somewhat harsh to judge them purely on Train2Game.
http://www.tiga.org/about-us-and-uk-games
They're always doing events (some we've helped sponsor), which are always well attended. They're a good way to network and you can talk to guys like Richard about TIGA and what they do.