Introduction to Game Development
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Which of these is a genre of video games?

  • Documentary
  • Podcasting
  • Survival horror (correct)
  • Cooking

The video game industry has a smaller market than the film industry.

False (B)

Name one role in the video game industry.

Designer

The revenue generated by Grand Theft Auto 4 in its first week was ________ million.

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Match the following video game genres with their descriptions:

<p>FPS = Games focused on shooting and gunplay from a first-person perspective RPG = Games where players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting RTS = Games that require players to control units and resources in real-time Puzzle = Games that involve problem-solving tasks and challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country had the highest game revenue in 2015?

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Video games are classified into genres based on their interactivity and gameplay.

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What distinguishes video games from other art forms?

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What is NOT a responsibility of an external producer?

<p>Game design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A video game publisher is responsible for manufacturing and marketing.

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Name three essential skills needed to be a video game developer.

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To be a successful game designer, one must possess creativity and excellent ______ skills.

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Match the role to its required skill.

<p>Game Developer = AI Game Artist = Photoshop Game Animator = 3D Max Game Tester = Bug tracking software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is essential for a game audio engineer?

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All game team members must have excellent programming skills.

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What is the primary passion required to enter the video game industry?

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What is a key document created during the pre-production phase of game development?

<p>Game Design Document (GDD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

QA (Testing) is only concerned with the game's functionality and does not involve localization.

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What does the role of a producer in game development involve?

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In the game development process, the _________ phase includes tasks such as maintenance and customer service.

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Match the following roles in the video game industry with their descriptions:

<p>Producer = Manages the development team and project progress Publisher = Distributes the finished game to the market Development Team = Creates the game based on design specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles is considered one of the best entry points into the video game industry?

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Game Art only involves the creation of character designs and does not include environments.

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What is typically involved in the audio phase of game development?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of indie games?

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Indie games have diminished in popularity due to changes in distribution methods.

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Name one platform where a video game can be published.

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Indie games often rely on __________ for distribution.

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Match the monetization strategy with its description:

<p>Advertising = Selling space in the game for ads DLC = Selling additional content for the game Merchandising = Selling physical products related to the game Limitation Removal = Allowing players to eliminate ads or increase resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following games originated as an indie game?

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Banner ads are an example of selling additional content in a game.

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What type of item might an indie game developer sell as merchandise?

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Flashcards

Video Game Definition

Interactive content played electronically, using images generated by computer programs on a display.

Video Game Genres

Categories of video games based on shared styles, gameplay, and characteristics.

Game Industry Size

The gaming market is large and one of the significant entertainment industries globally, with greater revenue than the film industry.

Top Game Revenue Countries (2015)

China, United States, and Japan had the highest video game revenue in 2015, indicating significant popularity and markets.

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Video Game Development

Creating video games, which involves planning, designing, programming, testing, and publishing stages.

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Game Industry Roles

Various jobs and positions involved in creating and distributing video games, such as developers, designers, or marketers.

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Video Game Career Paths

The various ways people within the video games industry pursue their careers, including developers, designers, and many others.

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Entering the Game Industry

Ways to begin a career in the game industry include pursuing relevant education, or gaining practical experience.

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Game Development Process

The series of steps involved in creating a video game, from initial planning to final release and beyond.

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Game Design Document (GDD)

A detailed document outlining the rules, gameplay mechanics, art style, and overall experience of a game.

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Game Design

The process of creating the rules, mechanics, and overall experience of a video game.

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Game Art

The visual aspects of a game, including characters, environments, and user interface elements.

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Programming

The process of writing code to bring the game's mechanics and features to life using a game engine.

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Audio

The sound effects, music, and voice acting used in a game.

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Quality Assurance (QA)

The process of testing a game to identify and fix bugs and glitches to ensure smooth gameplay and a high-quality experience.

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Post-production

The stage after a game is released, involving the ongoing maintenance, customer support, and any necessary updates or patches for the game.

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Indie Game

Video games created by individuals or small teams without publisher support, often focusing on innovation and digital distribution.

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Monetizing Games

Ways to earn money from a video game, including selling content, removing limitations, or creating a virtual economy.

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DLC

Downloadable content; extra content for a game sold separately.

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Virtual Economy

A system within a game where players can buy and sell items, often using in-game currency.

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Good Communication

The ability to clearly and effectively exchange ideas and information.

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Attention to Detail

Carefully observing and considering all the small parts of a project.

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Audio Editing Software

Software used to record, edit, and mix audio, essential for game sound design.

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Gaming Company

A company that develops and distributes video games.

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Video Game Publisher Role

A company that releases video games, either developed in-house or by external studios. Their responsibilities include manufacturing, marketing, and research, encompassing the full advertising process.

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Game Producer Responsibilities

Oversees developer progress, budget, PR, contract negotiations, communication between the team and stakeholders, maintenance of schedules and budgets, ensuring quality, managing beta testing, and localization.

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Game Developer Skills

Strong programming, math, physics, AI, graphics (e.g., OpenGL, XNA), algorithms, data structures, great problem-solving, networking, and mastery of game engines.

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Game Designer Requirements

Requires creativity, practicality, analytical problem-solving, strong communication, and teamwork.

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Game Artist Skills

Proficiency in 2D and 3D art software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, 3DS Max). Specialization possible in animation for 2D or 3D.

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Game Animator Skills

Mastery of 3D animation software (Maya, 3DS Max), animation packages, 2D or traditional animation methods, and experience with game studios animation.

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Game Tester Skills

Requires bug tracking skills, strong written/verbal communication, teamwork, and a keen eye for detail.

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Game Audio Engineer Skills

Focuses on creating the sound and music components of a game. Specific skills are not detailed but implied.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Game Development

  • Game development is a large industry, surpassing the film industry in revenue.
  • A video game is interactive content played by manipulating images on a computer program/application display. Examples include mobile, web, console, and PC games.

Agenda

  • What are video games?
  • What are video game genres?
  • How big is the game industry today?
  • How is a video game developed from start to finish?
  • What are the roles in the game industry?
  • What are the career paths for each team member?
  • How do you enter the game industry?

What are Video Games?

  • Video games are interactive content played by digitally manipulating images produced by a computer program on any display.

What is the Difference?

  • Interactivity distinguishes games from movies and other art forms.
  • Game content makes it unique and more engaging compared to other software.

What are Video Game Genres?

  • Games are categorized into genres based on common characteristics, like perspective, gameplay, interaction, and objective.

What are Video Game Genres (Examples)?

  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Action-Adventure
  • Platform
  • Fighting
  • First Person Shooter (FPS)
  • Real-time strategy (RTS)
  • Turn-based strategy games
  • Role-playing game (RPG)
  • Rhythm games (music games)
  • Puzzle games
  • Traditional games
  • Massively multiplayer online
  • Stealth games
  • Survival horror games
  • Simulation games
  • Racing games
  • Sports games
  • Educational games

How Big is the Game Industry Today?

  • Avatar and GTA V, for example, generated roughly equal revenue.
  • The video game market is the largest in the entertainment industry (more than the film industry's revenue).
  • The Dark Knight film grossed $239 million in its first week.
  • Grand Theft Auto 4 grossed $500 million during its first week.

Top 100 Countries by Game Revenue (2015)

  • Global games revenue 2015: $91.25 billion

  • China, the United States, and Japan were the top 3 countries in revenue.

  • Source: Newzoo Game Market Research

Game Companies

  • There are numerous game companies globally.
  • Source: gamedevmap.com

How to Develop a Video Game from Start to Finish

  • Game development process includes pre-production, production, post-production
  • Pre-production: Pitch, Game Design Document (GDD)
  • Production: Game Design, Game Art, Programming, Audio, QA
  • Post-production: Maintenance, Customer service, Patches, Updates

Game Design

  • Genre, Design Documents—describe game rules, content, visuals, and gameplay.
  • Crucial for success and requires experience/knowledge.

Game Art

  • 2D and 3D artists create visuals, including landscapes, buildings, and characters.
    • 2D: Concept Art, Sprites, Texture Art, UI Art
    • 3D: Concept Art, Modeling, Texture, Animation

Programming

  • Game Engine
  • Gameplay Programming
  • AI Programming
  • Graphics Programming

Audio

  • Recording, designing, editing sound effects.
  • Creating music, sound effects, dialogue, and overseeing voice performance.

QA

  • Testing game functionality, gameplay, localization (foreign languages), bug reporting, fixing, and retesting.
  • QA is a good entry point for first-time job seekers.

Postproduction

  • Maintenance, Customer Service, and Patches/Updates.

Roles in the Video Game Industry

  • Producer: Project manager, overseeing internal/external team, schedules, reports, hires, assigns staff, handling contracts, PR and budget
  • Publisher: A company publishing games, including manufacturing, marketing, market research, and advertising.
  • Development Team: Designers, Artists, Programmers, Sound Engineers, Testers, and various other specialists.

Career Paths

  • Career path diagram shows progression from Junior to Senior roles within various development teams
  • Also includes roles like Middleware programmers (internal/external) and Outsourced (e.g., 3D artists, animators) and localization.

How to Get Into the Video Game Industry

  • Passion and skill are crucial.
  • Key understanding of gaming, trends, and game design principles.

Skills for Video Game Developers

  • Knowledge of programming, math, physics, AI, graphic design programming tools (OpenGL, XNA), algorithms, data structures, problem-solving, networking, game engines.

Skills of a Game Designer

  • Creativity
  • Practicality
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to collaborate in teams

Skills of a Game Artist

  • 2D and 3D art software proficiency
  • Design and animation software proficiency

Skills of a Game Animator

  • 3D packages (Maya, 3DS Max, Lightwave)
  • Specialty packages (e.g., Animator)
  • 2D/traditional animation formats
  • Game studio animation expertise

Skills of a Game Tester

  • Bug-tracking software skills
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal)
  • Team player
  • Detail-oriented attention

Skills of a Game Audio Engineer

  • Excellent communication
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Audio editing software proficiency

Where to Find Jobs

  • Gaming Companies
  • Indie Game Studios

Indie Game

  • Independent games produced by individuals or small teams.
  • Rely primarily on digital distribution.
  • Increased during the 2000s due to new online distribution and development tools.

Publishing Your Game

  • Digital publishing platforms like Playstore, Appstore, and Xbox store.
  • Game websites
  • Social media including Facebook

Monetization

  • Advertising (banner ads, inter-level ads, games exit button)
  • Selling content; premium versions
  • Wallpaper/ringtone/themes
  • In-app purchases
  • Removing limitations; removing ads, more energy/time/turns
  • Virtual economy (double coins, discoverable items).
  • Merchandising: t-shirts, lunch boxes, branded cases

References

  • Web links for further research (various game industry sites).

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