I've been programming business applications for Windows for a decade now & thinking it might be time for a change & considering game dev. I've played around in XNA and really enjoyed it. I've mainly programmed in Delphi but my favourite language is C# and I've never worked in C/C++.
My perception though is that most game companies write in C/C++ and would only use something like XNA for tools development/fast prototyping.
So my question is can you be taken seriously applying for game programming jobs having just self-taught games experience in XNA or should I really learn C/C++ & OpenGL/DirectX? What other recommendations would you make for increasing ones chances of getting hired?
Answer
Create games.
Can't stress that enough. Even if they are small prototype fun things or small finished games.
If you are applying for a programmer job, show your skill in that area by doing a well programmed game. The graphics do not need to be good.
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