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A day in the life of a games developer

Interviews with developers from Square Enix and Sumo Digital about the average day for a games developer.

On an average day, a games developer may be responsible for a vast range of tasks. We spoke to our four developers to find out more about their work and to hear about a typical day.

After watching, think about the jobs they do and share your thoughts in the comments.

Were any of these tasks a surprise to you?

Have they made you think differently about the role you’re interested in?

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