Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Game Production Process
Describing the game production process is actually a bit tricky, partly because
it is different for every team and different for every budget. But also, the reality
is that a team might be, well, you. Indeed, sometimes games are produced by
very small groups of people, and occasionally by a team of one.
However, whether you are a team of fifty working on the next AAA blockbuster or
a team of one creating a student project that you hope will get you on that team
of fifty, there are some specific steps that need to happen to create a playable
game. How successful you or your team are at these steps, and completing the
steps in a timely manner, will play a big role in how efficiently the project comes
together and how successful the game ultimately appears and plays.
The specifics of team management and money management and even time
management are really out of the scope of this topic (along with marketing your
game and getting funding). However, understanding what needs to happen in
what order will help you as you assemble your team or build your project.
The Team
“The Team” refers to the Design and Production Team—the group of people that
actually make the game. This doesn't include the important roles of publishers,
financial teams, marketing teams, or even quality assurance teams. Although all
