ECSE
P R E S E N T A T I O N
GAME
DEVELOPMENT
ABHISHEK
MANISH SURVI START
MANISH KUMAR
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS
GAME DEVELOPMENT?
Game development is the process of
creating a video game from concept to
final release.
Disciplines Involved:
Design: Gameplay mechanics, story, and levels.
Programming: Coding the game engine, AI, and interactions.
Art: Creating visual assets like characters, environments, and
animations.
Audio: Music, sound effects, and voice acting.
Goal: To create an engaging and immersive experience for players.
GAME DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
OVERVIEW OF THE
GAME DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Game Development Phases
Concept and Design
Pre-production
Production
Testing and QA
Launch and Post-production
Cycle : The process is iterative, with each phase influencing the next.
CONCEPT & DESIGN
CONCEPT AND DESIGN
Concept Art : Visual sketches to represent characters, worlds, and
aesthetics.
Game Design Document (GDD):
A comprehensive document outlining:
Game mechanics
Storyline
Characters and progression
Levels and environments
Prototyping: Create a basic version of the game to test core ideas.
PRE-PRODUCTION
PRE-PRODUCTION
Team Formation:
Assembling a team with roles like programmers, designers,
artists, and audio engineers.
Game Engine Selection
Choosing the right game engine (Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.).
Tools Selection:
Choosing 3D modeling software (Blender), animation tools,
audio tools (Audacity).
Project Planning:
Timeline, milestones, and budget.
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION - PROGRAMMING
Gameplay Mechanics
Writing code for core gameplay features.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Programming non-player character (NPC) behavior.
Scripting:
Writing scripts for events, interactions, and game logic.
Multiplayer:
Implementing network features for online play.
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION - ART CREATION
3D Models:
Creating character and environment models.
Textures and Materials:
Adding realistic textures to models.
Animation:
Rigging and animating characters and objects
Lighting and Rendering:
Setting up lighting to create the desired atmosphere.
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION - AUDIO
Music:
Composing background music that fits the theme of the game.
Sound Effects:
Creating realistic sounds for actions (e.g., footsteps, weapon fire)
Voice Acting:
Recording dialogue for characters
Audio Integration:
Syncing the audio with the game events.
GAME ENGINES & TOOLS
Unity:
Versatile and user-friendly, popular
for mobile, 2D, and 3D games
Unreal Engine:
Known for high-quality graphics and
GAME ENGINES & TOOLS used in AAA games
Other Tools:
Godot:
Blender (3D modeling), Adobe Photoshop
Open-source engine with a focus on 2D
(Textures), Audacity (Sound Editing).
games and lightweight development
QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) AND TESTING
QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)
AND TESTING
Playtesting
Internal and external testing to gather
feedback and refine the game
Bug Testing
Identifying glitches and fixing them
Balance Testing
Checking if the game is too hard or too easy
Performance Testing
Ensuring the game runs smoothly across
platforms (PC, console, mobile).
LAUNCH AND POST-PRODUCTION
Marketing
LAUNCH Creating trailers, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
Platform Selection
& Publishing on platforms such as Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile app stores
Launch Day
POST-PRODUCTION Releasing the game to the public.
Post-launch Support
Bug fixes, downloadable content (DLC), updates, and patches
CHALLENGES IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
CHALLENGES IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
Budgeting and Resource Management: Balancing cost and time with quality.
Time Constraints: Meeting deadlines and managing delays.
Team Collaboration: Coordinating across various departments (art, design,
programming).
Balancing Fun and Difficulty: Designing engaging gameplay without
frustrating players.
EMERGING TRENDS IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
With emerging technologies like VR and AI, the future of
gaming looks even more immersive and dynamic.
Virtual Reality (VR) &
Augmented Reality (AR): Artificial Intelligence:
Improving NPC behavior, procedural
Creating immersive
content generation, and game
gaming experiences.
customization.
Cloud Gaming Indie Game Growth:
Streaming games directly to Rise of independent developers
devices, eliminating the need for creating innovative and unique
high-end hardware. games.
E C S E P R E S E N T A T I O N
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
ABHISHEK
MANISH SURVI
MANISH KUMAR
