How to Make Your Own Video Game (Entrepreneur Book Series 7)

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Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter # 1: Important Tips to Think About Before Making Your GameHave a Concrete IdeaDetermine Your AudienceConsider Your PlatformPick a GenreHave a Great TitleWork on GameplayBe RealisticChapter # 2: Coming up with Game IdeasRead BooksGet Ideas From MoviesUse Other GamesMix Different IdeasDay DreamBrainstorm with Your FriendsPay Attention to Your LifeChapter # 3: Choosing an EngineStencylGameMakerUnityUnreal EngineRPG Maker VXChapter # 4: Secrets on How to Make a Game GreatSmall Learning CurveContinuous ChallengesSet Appropriate RewardsFreedom to Make DecisionsDon't Just Focus on the Story, But Gameplay as WellChapter # 5: Testing Your GameThink of What You Want to Know After TestingTest on Every PlatformUse Your FriendsAsk people OnlineYour Presence During TestingChapter # 6: How to Promote a GameBegin Marketing Before the Release DateHave a WebsiteDon't Forget Social MediaJoin ForumsTell Your FriendsConnect with other DevelopersChapter # 7: How To Become a Great Game DeveloperPlay many video gamesDon't Wait for MotivationLearn ProgrammingTake CriticismWork with Other PeopleWork on DeadlinesConclusionAbout the AuthorPublisherPrefaceIf you are an avid gamer, you probably have had the will to create your own game. Unfortunately, you had no idea where to start from. In this book, you will discover how you can make a game. Your ideas should not be buried in your head; you just don't know if they could make the next “Grand Theft Auto.”In order to make a simple game, you mainly need a computer and game-making software. Since you play games all the time, then you already have a computer. If not, you can build one easily. As for the softwares, you can download them online. Some are free while some come at a cost. Making your first game will not be an easy task as there are a couple of things you need to learn first. So you should not have high hopes for your first game. But with time and practice, you will definitely get better. In this book, I will show you the best softwares you can use to make your own games. I will also give you things you must think about before you start developing your game. In addition to that, you will also find guidance on testing your game, tips for becoming a great game developer, advice on creating game ideas, and more. If you thought that making games was something only for big companies, this book will show you that you too can do it.I hope you will find this book helpful.