Video Game Development: A Career Guide

Video game development is the process by which a video game, such as console game, commercial PC game, indie game, etc., is created. The gaming industry has seen significant growth owing to the rise of new online distribution systems and the mobile game market, for iOS and Android devices. Console games and mainstream PC games all follow a sequence of developmental phases. These include pre-production, production and post-production stages. Various roles are intrinsic to video game development, such as designers, programmers, artists, level designers, testers and sound engineers. This textbook elucidates the innovative models around prospective developments with respect to video game development. Selected concepts that redefine this field have been presented herein. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the diverse career opportunities in this dynamic field, and how to pursue them.