Can you guess these famous game creators' weird early jobs?

Randy Pitchford, Borderlands creator at SDCC 2024 with the gamesradar+ quiz in the top right corner — (Image credit: Getty Images)

We all know a few famous game creators at least. From Kojima to Miyamoto, there are some big names in games who are just iconic for helping bring to life some of the most famous franchises in the business.

But, we've all got to start somewhere. And that's important to remember when you discover some of the early jobs that these creative minds once had. I mean, my first jobs were pretty standard - working in a clothing shop and then as a waitress in a hotel. I'm almost disappointed it wasn't something more unusual like these guys and gals.

Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.

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