Mid-30's is usually when people make the decision to leave or stay in the games industry. That's the time when you have to start living a fully adult lifestyle. The 40+ people are the lifers who don't want to do anything else. I've only met two artists that were in their 40's and still grinding out models and textures.…
Thats awesome Haken! Myself about to hit 25, almost 2 years exp at TT-Fusion. Been modding games for ever feels like. Seems odd reading most studios dont have many 40+s, seem to be loads here its an awesome family studio i geuss?
Damn well at least I'm not the oldest. :P Turned 38 last month. I'm told I don't look/act my age which sounds about right since I don't feel or do things like someone close to 40. Feb 2010 will be 9 years in the industry. Love games and the industry... the good and the bad. Just like my wife. :)
20 right now and I've been doing 3d for between 2 and 3 years now. It sounds like a lot of people get into the industry around this age, so that makes me hopeful.:) I've only had a few freelance gigs so far. Mostly been working on portfolio and jobs to pay my loans. It's funny, but even though this is my dream job now, I…