Creating a Computer Game

By Amy Maxwell

Idea Development

• In the idea development stage a game designers need to come up with a new idea for a game.

• Both a producer and a writer are necessary at this stage.

Pre-Production Planning

• At this stage a budget should be created.

• A script should be written for the game.

• A production schedule should be made.

• An accountant, produce and writer are all required at this stage.

Production

• During the production stage animations must be created.

• Music must be found/created for the game.

• The production stage requires an animator, producer and composer.

Post production

• All the elements of the game are brought together to make the final product.

• The game must also be tested.• At this stage a producer is needed as

well as tester’s.

Marketing

• During this final stage the game is marketed by using TV adverts, posters and other promotions.

• The game must be priced and packaged.

• To do this a producer, accountant and an advertising agency are required.