6 Myths About The Game Development Industry by Utah Tech Labs

6 Myths About The
Game Development Industry
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01
- According to Statista, the value of the
global video games market this year will
reach $140 billion. Thanks to the
combination of the increasing
popularity of the mobile sector, the
release of new consoles, and safe
distances, the video gaming industry is
booming in 2021.

02
- For decades, video games have
mystified people who do not play
them. And some durable myths
remain extremely difficult to dispel.

It does not matter whether you are the primary programmer or their PR
manager, or the main animator, or a beta tester—video game development
is work, which requires competence and technical skills.
Even the people playing and testing the game also work with timelines and
guidelines, and fun is often only a small part of their job.
Myth #1
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Video game development is all fun and games

62% of the console market and 66% of the PC market are aged 18 and
older.
the percentage of female video game players is getting closer to 50%.
women already slightly outnumber men playing Web-based games.
Myth #2
Children are the primary market for video games. And no
girls play video games

It does not matter whether you are the primary programmer or their PR
manager, or the main animator, or a beta tester—video game development
is work, which requires competence and technical skills.
Even the people playing and testing the game also work with timelines and
guidelines, and fun is often only a small part of their job.
Myth #3
Only programmers and gamers can be successful in the
video game industry

Many believe that the only way your video game can be successful is by
strictly following the successful formula of the games that were successful
before.
The truth is that the video game industry is full of independent startup
development studios that push both the artistic and technological
envelopes. Unique story and quality are more likely to win in the long run.
Myth #4
There is one formula for success

Do not get distracted by the large billions of dollars that you see in the video
gaming industry numbers—not everyone will get rich from producing one
hit video game.
There is lots of work behind and it takes time and risk to create a reliable
team.
Myth #5
Game developers get billions while staying at home

Almost 60% of experienced gamers play with friends.
33% play with siblings
25% play with their spouses or parents.
even games designed for single players are often played in groups
many games are designed for multiple
Myth #6
Video game play is socially isolating

Social expectations are reaffirmed through the social contract governing
play, even as they are symbolically cast aside within the transgressive
fantasies represented on the screen.

However, users or job seekers not familiar with the video gaming industry
may have certain misconceptions about how the industry. Does playing
video games really make you lonely? Do you need to have years of
experience in playing before developing? Women do not really play, right?
Not a chance! Now we know the answers and the truth.

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android,
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At Utah Tech Labs, we specialize in mobile app development and
gamification strategies. Our team of game developers builds games for
As well as 3D, 2D, VR, Unity game design & development.

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