ctrl-q. :p

I recommend taking a look at Gamasutra (http://www.gamasutra.com) for more information on the game industry as well as a list of current job openings around the world. That'll give you a better idea...

No one says you have to upgrade every time a new version comes out. Stick with what you have and get your work done.

I wouldn't worry about it. "Not qualified" just means Autodesk hasn't tested it on that particular setup and won't offer tech support. Things usually work just fine.

For the most part, they function the same. There are only a couple of things to keep in mind:

1) Maya plug-ins are platform-specific. If you use any 3rd party and/or custom plug-ins, they must be...

Congrats man! It's about time. ;)

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Working professional here, too. 8+ years as an animator and 3D artist in the game industry and still going. Also spent 6 years teaching animation at a university.

To set the record straight, both apps are used heavily in the game industry. Some studios prefer Max, others Maya. The studio I work for is all Maya (about 200 seats). Everything art-related from...

I love that I get paid to use it. :D

Speaking from 8 years of working in the game industry...

No one gives a rat's a$$ what software is used. Some studios use Max. Some studios use Maya. Some studios use something else. It doesn't...