As a user experience researcher, I have had the privilege to work directly with many video game companies and developers to help develop and publish their games. Having experienced the fun and work-aspects of the video game industry has allowed me to step inside the development cycle and guide students who would like to do the same. The video game industry is a growing technology field that has reached mainstream appeal. Having been inside this as a scientist in both console, PC, and AR/VR spaces has prepared me to teach our youth how to make their passion a career.