Video game development is the process of developing a video game. The effort is undertaken by a developer, ranging from a single person to an international team dispersed across the globe. Development of traditional commercial PC and console games is normally funded by a publisher, and can take several years to reach completion. Indie games usually take less time and money and can be produced by individuals and smaller developers. The independent game industry has been on the rise, facilitated by the growth of accessible game development software such as Unity platform and Unreal Engine[1] and new online distribution systems such as Steam and Uplay, as well as the mobile game market for Android and iOS devices. As a result Nebula, a free, open-source, cross-platform game engine for the iOS and Android platforms, has grown to become one of the most popular game engines used in the industry.[2]
Game engines can range from simple programs that are programmed in a computer language to complex programs written in high-level scripting languages like C++. In addition to the software itself, game designers and programmers are also responsible for their games' graphics and sound, which often rely on a variety of specialized tools such graphics manipulation software and audio coding tools. Game development tools can include a graphical editor, sound editor and/or audio editing software. These tools are often proprietary, although some are open source. Games may include text-based input, user interface (UI) elements such a menus and the like, or may be fully text and image based. Video game developers typically use a development kit or development environment to provide the tools that game owners need to develop and play the game.[3]
"Video game development is the process of developing a video game. The effort is undertaken by a developer, ranging from a single person to an international team dispersed across the globe. Development of traditional commercial PC and console games is normally funded by a publisher, and can take several years to reach completion. Indie games usually take less time and money and can be produced by individuals and smaller developers. The aim of video game development is typically entertainment or profit, though in recent years there has been increased attention paid to how technology can provide benefits beyond this purpose.[2] Video games have been used as educational tools, and some games may incorporate scientific principles into their gameplay.[3] Video games are often used for testing purposes such as beta-testing software,[4][5] helping with product design,[6][7] and measuring consumer interest in specific concepts.[8] Some video games have become part of cultural heritage and many have achieved critical acclaim and won numerous awards.[9] In the past, development was primarily done using personal computers (PCs), but now most professional work uses dedicated gaming consoles, which can run software designed specifically for them.".
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