Probably worth noting that over time the games industry has become more specialised. The skills listed are essential for working in certain areas, for example r

Probably worth noting that over time the games industry has become more specialised. The skills listed are essential for working in certain areas, for example rendering, engine work and physics. Knowing how to interpolate a catmull rom spline is not required of a network programmer. If you're considering a career in the games industry the best advice I can give you is to create a demo of your work. Do not build something ontop of a mod, build something of your own, be original and creative (something that the list does not emphasis). Don't worry if you can't draw, it matters not.