Getting a video games programming job often always requires experience of some kind in game development. This can be difficult due to the fact that on many game consoles you can't get experience until you have a games programming job. What to do then? Learning game development on the PC platform is one wey to break into games developmnent. This is a "open system" so this is possible. To get any games job usually requires that you submit samples of your work. Often this even means submitting a game that is nearly complete in order that the potential employer might better realize your potential for code, graphics, & sound. Your chances are slim to none of getting a job without some kind of example of your work. An extremely comprehensive example is best as is shows that you have the motivation to start a project and see it through to completion. The majority of game companies already have game ideas and they are looking for someone dependable & reliable to develop these games into finished products. It is rare to find a company that will heavily consider anything that is your original creation. It does happen but the odds are not very good. Just keep in mind that whatever you develop might not be published but it could be used to launch you into a games development career if potential can be seen in your work.