Getting Started – How video games are made
Playing video games is a popular pastime for people of all ages. So it’s easy to think video games are no more than simply electronic toys, and can be made with a few clicks of a mouse. But in reality, getting a game in the hands of consumers often times is a very long and tedious journey, that can take years from start to finish.
So how do they do it, how are games really developed?
Whether your looking to create a small indie game, a mobile game, or work with a big AAA game studio, the basic sequence of creating a game will remain pretty much the same, & falls into three stages:
- Pre-production
- production
- Post-production
How video games are made – Pre-Production
Whether your looking to create a small indie game, a mobile game, or work with a big game studio, the basic sequence of creating a game will remain pretty much the same, & falls into three stages Pre-production Production Post production
How video games are made – Post-Production
Contrary to popular belief, the game development process doesn’t end when the game is complete & released. Often times, during the post-production phase, several subsequent versions or patches might be released, that replace or improve upon the original game. A patch can be created & applied to fix software bugs or address performance issues. However, two of the most important aspects of post production are; the postmortem & the closing kit. Postmortem Learning from experience is the best ways […]
