Lifecycle of a Video Game

LIFECYCLE OF A VIDEO GAME CONCEPT Lead designers make an outline for the game's concept, which may include the storyline, distinguishing features, and character illustrations. Multimedia Artist and Animator Median annual salary in 2012: $61,370 Jab projection: 6% through 2022 Art Director? Median annual salary in 2012: $80,880 Job projection: 3% through 2022 Lead artists and coders use outline to create a game prototype. PRODUCTION Using the pre-production outline, game development begins. Once concept art and prototypes are approved, programmers build the game's tools and graphics system. Engineers build the game engine, while artists model characters, backgrounds, textures, objects, and rig models for animation. Software Developer Median annual salary in 2012: $93,350 Job projection: 22% through 2022 TESTING Game is tested to find and fix errors, eliminate unnecessary elements, and ensure quality assurance. Computer Programmer Madian annual salary in 2012: S74,280 Joh projection: 8% through 2022 LAUHCH The game is then released to the public, most often after a "Beta" period, where selected users are invited to play. If problems are discovered, patches are issued after release. GAME OH. hpewwbta powoahertend dagmutimadaa ard animananhem hepew.bi.gowoahtat and digat-decton.m tpwww.bisgowoobcompuer indintiition techoologetware devepers inn eLearnerscom p dgowoolicompuonenintmaton tectnologyicompatenprogrammes Atn www.eleaners.com