Ever wonder what the various companies do that are listed on the packaging and websites of your favorite video game? The main contributors to a video game’s success are the developer and publisher. In this video we’ll take a look at the often complex relationship these two industry players have on one another and how they contribute to getting your favorite game onto your game console or PC.
- [Voiceover] The two parties most responsible…for a game's creation are the developer and publisher.…Video games are a product, a product that is in demand.…A bunch of different people and companies…rely on the income from games to stay in business.…Think of your local game retailer.…They need new games constantly to sell…to you and your friends, otherwise they wouldn't…have a product to sell.…Xbox and PlayStation need new games…for players to play on their systems,…otherwise they might get bored…and buy a different company's console system.…
Companies and brands you might not think of…like NASCAR, Major League Baseball, and LEGO,…need new games to ensure their brands…are introduced to new markets.…Factors like these put a lot of pressure…on game developers and publishers to make new games.…So, who are the developers and publishers?…A developer is the maker of the game.…A developer is usually a company…but can also be a single person.…It is common for large or online games…to have more than one developer.…
A publisher is the company, and it usually is a company,…
Author
Christian Bradley
Released
5/27/2016- A brief history of video games
- The phases of game development
- Roles in game development
- Essential programming, art, design, and audio skills
- Choosing a game engine
- Funding options outside the game studio system
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome56s
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1. Game Studios
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The studio model2m 37s
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Phases of game development4m 14s
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2. Roles in Game Development
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The game designer role2m 31s
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The level designer role1m 18s
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Level design skills2m 40s
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Game programming roles3m 59s
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Game programming skills3m 44s
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Game artist roles3m 3s
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Game artist skills3m 19s
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Game audio roles2m 13s
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Game audio skills3m 19s
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3. Game Design and Development
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Game theory3m 19s
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The concept of fun4m 17s
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Define your player3m 52s
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Choose a game engine3m 42s
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4. Alternatives to the Studio Model
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Indie game development3m 57s
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Start a game studio4m 18s
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Funding options for games4m 24s
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What Is Your Next Step?
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Next steps for designers2m 20s
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Next steps for artists2m 6s
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Next steps for programmers1m 23s
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