Game Development

Ed Magnin
Ed MagninEd Magnin is a 35+ year game industry veteran, specializing in mobile games at Magnin & Associates
Game Development
Ed Magnin
Magnin & Associates
Conrad Global Collegiate Academy, DISD
August 26, 2016
My previous games
2
Our recent games
3
What does it take to make a game?
4
• an idea - a game concept
• a plan - a game design
• art assets - artist(s)
• programming - programmer(s)
• music & sfx - audio specialist
• project management - producer
• persistence
What makes a good game?
5
• something you can’t do in real life
• something where you can make a difference
• something that is easy to learn but difficult to master
• If you can’t sell it with 5 screenshots and some text, don’t make it!
What should you do if you want to make games?
6
• develop a talent for drawing or 3d modeling
• become really good at math and science, and learn to program
• play lots of games, all kinds
7
8
Contact
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Game Development

  • 1. Game Development Ed Magnin Magnin & Associates Conrad Global Collegiate Academy, DISD August 26, 2016
  • 4. What does it take to make a game? 4 • an idea - a game concept • a plan - a game design • art assets - artist(s) • programming - programmer(s) • music & sfx - audio specialist • project management - producer • persistence
  • 5. What makes a good game? 5 • something you can’t do in real life • something where you can make a difference • something that is easy to learn but difficult to master • If you can’t sell it with 5 screenshots and some text, don’t make it!
  • 6. What should you do if you want to make games? 6 • develop a talent for drawing or 3d modeling • become really good at math and science, and learn to program • play lots of games, all kinds
  • 7. 7