Quote Originally Posted by Limited View Post
Depends what area you want to go into the video game industry.
Based on all the "hiring" ads I've seen put up (Bungie, Tripwire, etc.), programmers, texture artists, and leads seem to be the most in-demand.

Personally, I would get a degree in engineering (and then get a job in the defence industry) and learn a video-game development skill off to the side as a hobby, while making enough dough to have a relatively cushy life. Game studios look at your portfolio; they care about experience and expertise, not arbitrary degrees on a piece of paper.

Congratz on your acceptance though. It is awesome...I haven't even applied anywhere yet....