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Jeku
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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 03:00 Edited at: 16th Jul 2008 03:01
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Hey all, most of you might be annoyed by these posts, but I only have 1 or 2 games come out each year where I played an active role.

NCAA Football 09 came out today, and I worked on the Wii & PSP versions as a front end programmer. Ever since I came back to EA in '05 my main development has been with Football games, usually Madden. NCAA Football 09 is my last football game for the foreseeable future. This is a big milestone for me and I'm still proud of the fact that I know less about football than any other major sport

Anyways, this year has been pretty busy at work. I'm also working on NHL Hockey 09 for Xbox 360 and PS3, which should be out very soon. I'll probably make a thread for that too if nobody is too annoyed. All the negativity and challenges you hear about the game industry are all worth it when the game is shipped and you see your name in the credits.

I'm just in a good mood today so excuse me


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IanG
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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 03:36 Edited at: 16th Jul 2008 03:37
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Well done have a

So did you do similar stuff for madden then? What new games are you moving onto, that's if you can tell us; and considering the most of us won't ever make it into the game industry, what do you love and hate about your job? And I'm sorry if this sounds like an interview.

Congrats again (you can never have too much beer )

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AlanC
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What's your name? Id like to search for you in the credits. Good job.

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Deathead
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Yeah I'd be doing that. And I'll be like.. Cool..

Sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind......

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Aaron Miller
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You've worked on more commercial games than anyone else here, congrats.

Out of curiosity, what's it like in the professional game industry? How did you get your job at EA? Do you have to go to an office and sit at a computer they give you for the job? I'm interested to know.

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SunnyKatt
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Good job, Jeku! I never really liked any of the sports games, but I'm happy for you!

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Michael S
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Very cool Jeku. I will have to go out and buy it seeing as I have a Wii and a PSP.
Congratz and I wish your game success.

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MikeS
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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 05:58
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Well done Jeku Ncaa is quite a project! I wish I could heard more about people's professional work, so feel free to post as far as I'm concerned. What were the biggest project challenges being the front end programmer?



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Sunflash
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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 06:19 Edited at: 16th Jul 2008 06:20
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Quote: "and I'm still proud of the fact that I know less about football than any other major sport"


Good man


Quote: "most of you might be annoyed by these posts"


Heck no! I really enjoy hearing about this stuff, keep it coming man

Good job and congrats! I know that was a lot of hard work, but I'm glad it's worth it.

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JoelJ
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heh, I'm sure no one here minds these posts.
most people here drool over the idea of having a commercial game

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Mr Makealotofsmoke
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nice work. Did u put any Easter eggs in there for us?


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cheers

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You should had made it so that when someone breaks the rules they would yell "rules! I HATE RULES! RULES IS STUPID!"


Great job Jeku.


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BatVink
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Quote: "and considering the most of us won't ever make it into the game industry, what do you love and hate about your job? And I'm sorry if this sounds like an interview."


Quote: "I wish I could heard more about people's professional work, so feel free to post as far as I'm concerned. What were the biggest project challenges being the front end programmer?"


Quote: "Out of curiosity, what's it like in the professional game industry?"


April 2007 Newsletter, interview with the one and only Jake Jensen...

http://www.thegamecreators.com/data/newsletter/newsletter_issue_51.html#5

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Sweet now i have a better reason to get NHL 09 when it comes out

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Jeku
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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 22:20
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Hey guys, thanks for the good words

Quote: "what's it like in the professional game industry? How did you get your job at EA? Do you have to go to an office and sit at a computer they give you for the job?"


I just finished my degree and applied many, many times. Before I finished my degree I worked as a game tester here so some of the people knew me. I don't have an office but I got a big desk with a big window view of the soccer field Of course they supply me with all the computer gear, dev kits (PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3 now), TVs, etc. It's a pretty sweet gig I will admit.



Quote: "What were the biggest project challenges being the front end programmer?"


I would have to say making a front end do cool things the tech originally wasn't made for. There's a good amount of R&D involved before things get heavy, so we can experiment with tons of cool things. Another challenge is finding and squashing the tougher bugs that involve going in and out of screens and have a rare chance of being reproduced--- those can be frustrating I'm happy we have great amenities like a decent cafeteria, a game/movie library, a gym and lots of outdoor room with a soccer field and beach volleyball, etc. It's nice to take walks around the campus when you're stressed!

Quote: "April 2007 Newsletter, interview with the one and only Jake Jensen..."


Wow, that didn't seem like that long ago

I'll try to take some pics of the work environment, but in the meantime Kotaku took some pics last year:

http://kotaku.com/photogallery/eacanadatour/


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Posted: 16th Jul 2008 22:25 Edited at: 16th Jul 2008 22:25
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Quote: "I'm happy we have great amenities like a decent cafeteria, a game/movie library, a gym and lots of outdoor room with a soccer field and beach volleyball, etc. It's nice to take walks around the campus when you're stressed!
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That must be one of the big advantages versus working for a smaller or independent dev. house presumably - big campus and facilities etc. Looks cool


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