Nintendo Of America Interview Questions
Go Back1. How do you generate new video game ideas?
2. When have you applied a unique or creative approach to solving a difficult development problem?
3. What game are you currently playing, and how would you make it better?
4. When have you been on a team project that failed? What did you learn from that experience?
5. Which video game are you playing most right now? What do you think is the appeal, and what would you improve?
6. If you could improve your video game development capabilities, which area would you choose to focus?
7. Which person do you most admire in the video game development industry?
8. Which character animation systems have you used in the past?
9. Do you have production experience with cloud computing services, such as Amazon Web Services?
10. What are the most common errors you come across in mobile game development?
11. What are your natural talents when it comes to video game development?
12. What is your perspective on the role of a programmer in video game development?
13. The gaming industry is notorious for long hours and overtime. How do you feel about crunch time?
14. Are you more comfortable in a startup environment, or with an established company?
15. Name three tactics the mobile gaming industry can use, to make money.
16. Have you worked directly with technical artists, animators, and gameplay engineers?
17. Video game development is a fast-moving industry. How do you keep up to date on new game design technology?
18. In your opinion, what elements make a video game successful?
19. What is a freemium game and how has it revolutionized mobile gaming?
20. Tell me about a time that there was a delay in the project and how did you handle that delay?
21. Do you improve your development skills on a regular basis? If so, to which resources do you turn?
22. Nintendo is looking for exceptional skills in scripting languages such as Javascript, Ruby, or Python. In which are you strongest?
23. Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?
24. Tell me about your problem-solving skills. Do you enjoy analyzing and solving complex problems?
25. Which is your favorite game created by Nintendo Of America, and why?
26. What do you believe are three key elements a mobile app or game must have in order to be successful?
27. Nintendo Of America developers often work overtime to meet deadlines. How do you feel about crunching?
28. How important do you believe design is when creating a new app or game?
29. Name some ways that developers can monetize their video games.