C++ and games...

[ss339]

Hello...

I would like to know if C++ is actually used in games development...

I understand it's to create or update the game engine, such as say unreal, though is t used for more?

thanks

[Narue]

>I would like to know if C++ is actually used in games development...
Yes, C++ is used in game development. That's actually an understatement since C++ is the de facto standard language for game development. Most modern games are written almost exclusively in C++.

[ss339]

wow...
so this implies i've selected a worthwhile career.

Thank you..

By the way, is it possible for say or 6 programmers get together and write heir own game engine?

I'm asking coz of interest in such future games.

cheers

[Narue]

>so this implies i've selected a worthwhile career.
If you have the drive for it. Game programmers are a determined lot. They work very hard for long hours and constantly study new technologies and techniques. You also have to do this to be competitive. Game development is a rough field.

>By the way, is it possible for say or 6 programmers get together and write heir own game engine?
Of course. It's harder to coordinate and work with a team though.

[~s.o.s~]

> By the way, is it possible for say or 6 programmers get together and write heir own game engine
You can say that.

[Salem]

> so this implies i've selected a worthwhile career.
Being good (or at least competent) in C++ is a good career move.

Before you decide on games, you'd better check the body count.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_commercial_failures_in_computer_and_video_gaming