Why is Austin emerging as a gaming hub?

Austin combines tech industry strength, lower cost of living than California, no state income tax, and a growing gaming community. Major studios and gaming companies have opened Austin offices. The city hosts gaming events and has an active esports community.

What gaming companies are in Austin?

Austin hosts Rooster Teeth (now part of Warner Bros Discovery), Certain Affinity, Retro Studios (Nintendo), and various gaming startups. Major tech companies with gaming divisions have Austin offices. The city is attracting increasing gaming investment.

Esports Jobs Austin: Texas's Emerging Gaming Hub

Austin is rapidly emerging as a gaming and esports destination. With no state income tax, lower cost of living, and a thriving tech scene, Austin offers an attractive alternative to California for gaming professionals.

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Gaming Companies in Austin

Rooster Teeth

Content, animation, gaming media

Certain Affinity

AAA game development

Retro Studios

Nintendo development partner

Various Tech Companies

Gaming divisions and startups

Types of Austin Gaming Roles

Game DeveloperContent CreatorVideo ProducerCommunity ManagerMarketing ManagerSocial Media ManagerAnimatorVideo EditorProducerQA TesterBusiness DevelopmentEvent Coordinator

Why Austin for Gaming?

✓No state income tax

✓Lower cost of living than California

✓Growing tech and gaming scene

✓Active gaming community

✓Major events and conventions

✓Quality of life

Other US Esports Hubs

Los Angeles

Esports capital of NA

Seattle

Valve HQ, tech hub

New York

Media and business

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