Microsoft Games, Nintendo, Sony, and other game companies hire game developers.
Five companies that hire game developers are:NintendoMicrosoft Game StudiosSonyElectronic ArtsSquare Enix
I think Bungie is.
Globalit24 a website where the big IT companies of the world list their projects and jobs. This is the site where top IT developers in India can take projects and work with the best IT companies in the world.
There is quite a list on: http://www.igda.org/colorado/list-colorado-game-development-companies
Any of the long haul companies are always hiring.
Yes it is a booming industry for individuals who are considered experienced
I think any companies not start hiring at the age of 12.
Game Developers Session was created in 2003.
Game Developers Conference was created in 1988.
Several companies are in need of game developers. You can find many such companies if you have proper qualification. However there are many other ways like: 1. You can make you own game and sell it online. 2. You can find jobs which require game developers online. These sites do not require any qualifications, no age restrictions as well as there are several options to choose from.
The more and better references you have, the easier it is to land the best video-game tester job openings. many companies offer this jobs. Atari is hiring video game testers, though many are interns. Konami USA is also hiring video game testers. Research local software companies that develop games, espcially educational games - they need testers but rarely advertise.