Game Development
Game development is the process of creating interactive and immersive digital games for various platforms, such as computers, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. It involves a combination of artistic, technical, and design skills to bring a game concept to life. They typically follow a series of stages, including concept development, design, programming, testing, and deployment. Here’s an overview of the key components and steps involved in it:
- Conceptualization & Design
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Testing & QA
- Polishing
- Deployment
- Post-launch Support & Updates
- Marketing & Promotion
- Community Engagement
- Monetization
Game development is a multidisciplinary field that involves collaboration between artists, programmers, designers, sound engineers, and other professionals. It can range from small indie projects created by a handful of individuals to large-scale productions involving teams of hundreds or even thousands of people. Successful game development requires creativity, technical expertise, a deep understanding of player psychology, and a commitment to delivering enjoyable and memorable gaming experiences.
In our blogs we’re going to walk you through the different processes, what you need to get started with your own game and how you can improve your workflow.
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Beyond The Money: What Is A AAA Game?
The terms “Indie game” and “AAA game” are ever-present in the gaming industry and yet their precise definition often remains somewhat elusive to us. While it’s often associated with high budgets, popular franchises, and critical acclaim, the reality of it is way more complex. In this article we want to provide you with a comprehensive… Read More…
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Buried Alive: Startling Truth About The Atari Video Game Burial
The early 1980s marked a pivotal moment in the history of entertainment. During that time video games transitioned from arcade sensations to home console staples. The Atari 2600, with its simple yet addictive gameplay… Became a household name, propelling the industry into an era of unprecedented growth. Titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong… Read More…
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The Fear Of AI In The Game Industry: Is The Anxiety Justified?
With AI rapidly improving every day, the constant fear of it only gets greater with every passing minute. People have already lost their jobs on multiple occasions because of AI and it seems the panic only grows the more the algorithms get developed. While there has been a lot of restructuring and changes around various… Read More…
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The Pre-Order Dilemma: Are The Bonuses Really Worth It?
Nowadays a lot of games, especially the big AAA titles, let you pre-order their game and promise you goodies on top of it. Skins, additional quests, special items or maybe even some sort of physical goodie. While pre-ordering makes sure you get your physical copy in time, more often than not it feels redundant in… Read More…
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From Chaos To Creation: Know Random VS Procedural Generation
Many games generate their levels and environments randomly to enhance the replay value and make the gameplay more unique for every person. Quest, characters, treasures, items… Nothing ever stays at the same place. Random generation and procedural generation seem to be often used interchangeably but they are in fact not one and the same even… Read More…
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Xbox VS PlayStation: A Professional Head-to-Head Comparison For Devs
There are a lot of things to consider when you decide to finally release your game to the public. One of the biggest decisions you have to make is on which platform you want to publish it. Computer, mobile or… On a console. Of course, there is always the option of releasing it on more… Read More…
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Behind The Scenes: How Your Favorite Movies Turn Into Exciting Games
Most of us have grown up playing video games and I am sure every one of us has at least one game at home that’s based on some sort of movie. Be it ‘Golden Eye 007’, ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ or ‘Disney’s Aladdin’… There are many great video game adaptations out there. But who… Read More…
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High Score Hollywood: How Video Games Made The Leap To Movies
Like every video game fan out there we’ve all been more or less excited about the flood of video game movies that have come out over the recent years. Some of you probably know the first video game movies that came out which were less than glamorous. That made Hollywood rather reluctant to take on… Read More…
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Mastering Art for Profit: Transforming Creativity Into A Thriving Business
Written by Iris Mullins (Guest Author) Embracing the digital revolution, artists worldwide are finding that their passion for digital art can indeed become a lucrative career and transforming creativity into a thriving business. The journey from hobbyist to professional artist is paved with strategic decisions, from defining your unique style to effectively marketing your creations.… Read More…
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Free To Play, Pay To Win: Why Games Use Microtransactions
As a gamer, the word ‘microtransaction’ always leaves behind a bitter taste. What once was a way to make a game more interesting for casual players has turned into a multi-billion cash-grab for the companies behind it. But why do games even use microtransactions in the first place? And how are they so successful even… Read More…