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Game Development Essentials:
An Introduction Third Edition
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Chapter 11
Production & Management developing the process
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Key Chapter Questions
■ What are the phases and associated components in the game
development cycle?
■ What are some effective ways to lead and manage game
development teams?
■ What are the different types of documentation used in game
development?
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Development Phases
■ Concept
■ Pre-Production
■ Prototype
■ Production
■ Alpha
■ Beta
■ Gold
■ Post-Production
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Management
■ Iterative Development
■ Common Mistakes
■ Recovery from Mistakes
■ Effective Management
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Management Iterative Development
Diagram by Per Olin
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Game Documentation
■ Concept
■ Game Proposal
■ Game Design Document
■ Art Style Guide
■ Technical Design Document
■ Project Plan
■ Test Plan
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Game Documentation Concept
■ Premise
■ Player Motivation
■ Unique Selling Proposition
(USP)
■ Target Market
■ Genre
■ Target Rating
■ Target Platform and Hardware
Requirements
■ License
■ Competitive Analysis
■ Goals
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Game Documentation Concept
Target Market
What age group will you target?
Getty Images
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Game Documentation Concept
Genre
Zen Bound
Secret Exit Ltd.
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Game Documentation Concept
Target Rating
Viva Piñata
Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation
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Game Documentation Concept
Target Platform and Hardware Requirements
Strikers 1945 Plus, on the iPhone
WindySoft Co., Ltd.
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Game Documentation Concept License
Iron Man
Sega
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Game Documentation Concept
Competitive Analysis
Gears of War 3
Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation
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Game Documentation Game Proposal
■ Hook
■ Gameplay
■ Online Features
■ Technology
■ Art & Audio Features
■ Production Details
■ Backstory
■ Story Synopsis
■ Character Descriptions
■ Risk Analysis
■ Development Budget
■ Concept Art
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Game Documentation Game Design Document
Game Interface
Civilization IV
Firaxis Games
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Game Documentation Game Design Document Character Abilities and Items
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Warner Bros.
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Game Documentation Game Design Document
Game Engine
GameSalad Unity
GameSalad Unity Technologies
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Summary
■ Development Phases
■ Management
■ Game Documentation
■ Making It Happen