Production Pipeline in Games

Where does the video game journey typically begin for most people?

• On a gaming console

• In a game development studio

• Apple, Google Play Store, Steam, or video game store

• At the couch

What are the three main stages of creating a video game?

• Concept, Development, Marketing

• Design, Build, Test

• Pre-production, Production, Post-production

• Planning, Designing, Launching

What is the first phase of the video game development production cycle?

• Pre-production

• Conceptualization

• Post-production

• Production

What percentage of the total estimated time of game development should pre-production be?

• 20 to 30 percent

• 30 to 40 percent

• 10 to 20 percent

• 5 to 10 percent

What is a macro design document?

• A comprehensive list of game assets

• A document listing all the game's bugs

• A short, high-level description plan for the game

• A detailed plan of the game's design

During which phase is the game actually developed?

• Production

• Pre-production

• Conceptualization

• Post-production

What is a vertical slice in game development?

• A type of game testing

• A section of the game that is fully representative of the final product

• A graphical representation of game levels

• A method of cutting down game features

What does 'pre-alpha' refer to in game development?

• The final testing phase

• The initial game concept

• Activities performed before official testing

• The phase after beta testing

When does the alpha phase begin?

• At the start of game development

• Before the game design document is created

• Once the game is released

• After the game is content complete

What is the main goal during the beta phase?

• To market the game

• To add new content

• To fix bugs and stabilize the project

• To design game characters