Video Game Careers Demystified

The IKIGAI Compass

Studio Showdown · Find Your Reason To Get Up

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WHAT'S YOUR IKIGAI?

Ikigai (生き甲斐) is the Japanese idea of your reason for being — the sweet spot where what you LOVE, what you're GREAT AT, what the WORLD NEEDS, and what you can be PAID FOR all overlap. Answer 12 quick questions and the Compass reveals your studio archetype — then unlocks your 3 role models, 5 high-match careers, salaries, ROI, and the schools, trade programs, internships & scholarships to get there.

Four circles. One sweet spot. Let's find where yours points.

Your IKIGAI Card

The Compass points to…

Est. starting pay—

Avg AI exposure—

Top ROI in set—

⚙ Who you are

🔒 Your 3 aspirational role models

Answer the 7 quick questions below to unlock your personalized role models, your 5 high-match careers with salaries & ROI, and your downloadable PDF.

🔒 Your 5 high-match careers

Unlock your results 🔓

Seven quick questions and your full IKIGAI dossier is yours.

1 · First name

Please enter your first name.

2 · Email address

Please enter a valid email address.

3 · You are a…

Please choose one.

4 · ZIP code (localizes your schools to ~100 mi)

Please enter a 5-digit U.S. ZIP code.

5 · Mobile (optional — if you'd like us to follow up)

6 · What worry keeps you (or your student) up at night?

Please choose one.

7 · Who are your (or your teen's) biggest role models?

Please choose one.

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