Video Game Degrees

"Video Games Are Their Major, So Don't Call Them Slackers" made me laugh. I don't think degrees really make a difference in getting a job at least in the game industry. Seems to me that one's example programs or portfolio of games would matter more than any degree. Creating games is artistic work and no amount of grunt school work will help bring out the artist in you. Some structure with skilled teachers and/or mentors might bring out the artist in you but it won't be because you read so many textbooks and learned to pass written tests. And if you're going to do the work (making games) why not just do with your friends and publish them? With the internet and various rights management it is not hard to publish and control copyright of a game software.