Indie Game Development: The Freedom to Create Your Game

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From retro games to indie — over a 35+ game development career the author has done it all. An overview of what it takes to make an indie game, covering a wide range of topics to help you through the many decisions you will have to make along the way. It should help you avoid some common pitfalls. (It is not intended to be a “step by step” or “how to” book.)Topics covered:Before IndieThird Party DevelopmentFreedom (to make the game you want)What does it take?What makes a good game?Game ConceptGame Design DocumentGame ProposalWhy games are late?Building a TeamTechnical DecisionsGraphics CreationImportance of AudioHow to manage a game projectWhat do you do when you get behindKeep a progress fileSome legal issues to considerStart play testing earlyReaching the finish lineIt’s time!SubmissionApprovalPR and MarketingGiving Back Read more