When you create a video game do you invest in people to help create it or make your own?

Hi Justin!
Here are two web sites that will tell you about game design.

http://www.theartcareerproject.com/combine-work-and-play-information-about-video-game-design/93/

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/designing-video-games.html

Enjoy your journey! Let me know if I can help further! Send thank you notes to those who help you.

Hello,

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  Game development isn’t all about coding: it takes a team with a variety of roles to get the job done. Sound design, art, QA (quality assurance), marketing, programming, and project management are just a few of the jobs that you’ll find available in the game development. There is something for everyone with a passion for gaming.

  
  


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  Once you figure out what your game development passion is, you will need to “know what you know and know what you don’t know”. What are game developers expecting you to be familiar with? Don’t limit your knowledge to programming languages and software use – soft skills are just as important. If your job will eventually lead to managing people, understanding project management and conflict resolution will be essential. Review many job postings and ask many professionals to get a sense of what you will need to know.

  
  


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  Whether you plan on leading a team of 50 or one (yourself), leadership skills are essential in the fast-paced industry of game development. Focus, determination, knowing how to listen and give feedback, being able to solve problems under pressure, project management, and time management are important skills and qualities to possess as a leader. Begin honing yours now.

  
  


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  The game industry is competitive for employment: there are more passionate and talented game enthusiasts than there are game development positions available. If you’re feeling adventurous, forge your own path by creating an indie game that just may become a hit. Prefer a stabler and more predictable schedule? Apply to a game development company. You must have both passion, drive, some gaming knowledge, and most importantly,

  
  


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  Education
  Is a formal education or degree required to work in the game industry? The short answer is ‘no’: where you want to work, what types of games you want to develop, and prior experience can carry you into the industry. For example, knowledge and drive are some of the most important qualities when developing an indie game. If you have worked in other industries in a complementary role such as a community manager for a business software company, you can call upon your experience to make an impact in gaming. However, a degree can help get your foot in the door at many game studios. It’s truly up to your own learning style.

  
  

More important information in: http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/getting-a-job-game-development/

Good Luck!