"I've always been a proponent of the idea that technology doesn't matter to game design. The example I always like to point out is 'Tetris,' one of the greatest games ever made."

Tim Schafer - Game designer, Double Fine Productions

Summary

Are You Ready to Jump Into the Game Industry?

Now that you are at the end of the first section, you have learned how making games is not a chaotic process of random people just compiling code and art on top of each other and progressing at a changing pace.

The process has evolved to become just as professional as any other major industry, with its accurate schedules, planning, and conferences. A chaotic approach to developing a game to the players may work sometimes, but those are rare cases and are mostly individuals who make games on the side of their normal job.

You can work from home or choose to join a big company.

Anyone Can Start Developing a Game

Nowadays it's possible for anyone to start creating their own games. All you need is a computer and suitable software to make them. If you are interested in learning about the tools and the process of making videogames, check out the rest of the game development courses that we offer.

Next, let’s take a quick look at what we have learned so far.

As there are multiple different game genres, like strategy and puzzles, published games are mainly divided into two groups depending on how major companies or publishers have been supporting the development process.

TRIPLE-A

Triple-A or AAA refers to games that are produced and distributed by a major publisher. These games usually have the advantage of high development and marketing budgets. Below is a list of some games that are considered triple-A games from previous years.

  • God of War (2018)
  • Red Dead Redemption (2019)
  • Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020)
  • Ghost of Tsushima (2020)
  • Control (2019)

INDIE

Indie games are developed by individuals or small teams. These developers publish their games without the support of a major publisher. Below are some examples of indie games from previous years.

  • Stardew Valley (2016)
  • Untitled Goose Game (2019)
  • Limbo (2010)
  • Undertale (2015)
  • Cuphead (2017)

Roles and Job Opportunities

The game industry offers multiple different jobs for the professionals of various fields and designers, programmers, and artists aren't the only ones who work in the field. Marketing, human resources, translators, and audio engineers among many others have found their place as well.

Can you figure out the job from the image? The answer is behind the card if you have forgotten.

Key Roles in Game Development

Key Roles in Game Development

Flip over the flashcards to review the key roles in game development.


Exercise: Development Stages

Exercise: Development Stages


Congratulations, you have now finished the lessons! Next, take the knowledge check and before you do, go over the material again to iterate. Good luck!