National Video Games Day 2: The Revenge – Because One Day Just Isn’t Enough!

Yes, you read that right. September 12th marks National Video Games Day – the pluralized sequel that everybody deserves. The “other” National Video Game Day is July 8th (minus the ‘s’). Is this a reboot? A spin-off? A DLC holiday? Nobody’s entirely sure, but like the fictional chronology of any great franchise, we shouldn’t question it too hard.

Instead, we’re leaning into the duality – because video games, much like careers, cover a surprisingly wide spectrum. From epic cinematic quests to quirky offbeat adventures, there’s a virtual world for every kind of player. And if you’re looking to join the industry one day, there’s a place for every kind of professional, too.

Video Games Day – From Gritty Realism to Joyful Chaos

Video Games Day is a time to celebrate wondrous variety. Think of a recent masterpiece like Expedition 33, where artful design and narrative tension pull you into a hauntingly immersive world. It’s the sort of game that makes you pause and admire the stunning digital landscapes, shed tears for fallen allies, and inevitably be trampled by whatever terrifying creature lurks in the shadows.

Now flip to something like Once Upon a Katamari, where the premise is literally rolling up everything in existence – cows, skyscrapers, maybe even your cousin Twinkle – into one massive ball set to a J-Pop soundtrack. It’s absurd, it’s joyful, it’s the polar opposite of a dark fantasy epic… and yet both fall under the same umbrella of “video games.”

Or take Shinobi: Age of Vengeance, a stylish throwback that demands skillful precision and lightning reflexes. Compare that to the physics-defying silliness of Sonic Racing Crossworlds, where slime and friendship betrayals decide victory, or perhaps the laid-back zenfest that is PowerWash Simulator. The spectrum is wide, weird, and wonderful.

Careers as Varied as the Games

That spectrum mirrors the careers behind the scenes. For every sweeping narrative masterpiece, there’s a team of graphic designers who create characters, environments, and UI elements that bring the game to life. If you’ve ever paused to admire the texture on a weathered sword or laughed at the goofy design of a cartoon chicken, thank a designer.

Behind the code that makes those chickens flap (or explode in glorious high-definition), you’ll find software developers. They’re the ones who take the creative vision and turn it into something playable – building engines, squashing bugs, and making sure your hero doesn’t fall through the floor every third step.

Once the game is polished and ready for release, it’s the digital marketers who step up. They craft campaigns, viral trailers, and TikTok-worthy moments to make sure players are hyped before the launch. Without them, even the most innovative game could quietly vanish in the crowd.

ABM College: Your Player Two

Here’s where ABM College enters the story, and Video Games Day is the perfect opportunity to change your character class. We might not be rolling Katamaris through downtown Calgary (yet*), but when you enroll in our programs, we level you up for real-world success in fields that power the gaming industry and beyond – all with a bonus XP boost:

Graphic Design Diploma: Master the tools to create visuals that grab attention, from character design to branding.

Software Development Diploma: Learn the coding languages and problem-solving skills that build everything from indie projects to AAA titles.

Digital Marketing Diploma: Discover how to promote ideas, products, and yes, even video games, in an attention-grabbing digital landscape.

Just like in your favorite game, these paths can intersect – graphic designers teaming up with marketers, developers working alongside artists. It’s the ultimate co-op mode for your career.

Press Start on Your Future

National Video Games Day II may share the spotlight with its July sibling, but it has something even better: an excuse to celebrate twice. Twice the nostalgia, twice the boss fights, twice the snacks.

Whether your heart belongs to sweeping RPGs, lightning-fast ninjas, or brightly colored rolling disasters, video games remind us that creativity can take infinite forms. And just like those games, careers in design, development, and marketing offer endless possibilities too.

So as you pick up your controller today, remember: the same skills that bring games to life can also power your future career. And unlike Elder Scrolls VI, you don’t have to sit around waiting and hoping – with ABM College, you can press start right now.

Enroll today to level up in 2026. Game on, and happy National Video Games Day II!

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• * ABM Katamari coming soon to a future ‘Friday Fun’ Event!
• ** Possibly…
• *** Probably not.
• **** Safety concerns and liability issues apparently 🙄