<p>Probably better to just major in computer science (with the usual courses like algorithms, operating systems, networks, databases, security, and software engineering) and add game-related electives in computer graphics, artificial intelligence, art, animation, and physics (mechanics). That way, you will be well prepared to do game jobs, but also other computer software jobs in case you do not find a suitable game job (game jobs are a small subset of the total computer software jobs).</p>
<p>If you go to the jobs section of game companies’ web sites, you will see a lot more jobs where a computer science degree is expected, but few where a game design degree is expected.</p>