Game Production Stages
34K views · Nov 10, 2023 · Gaming
Comments · 115
@HeadsetHistorian · 2 years ago
This has quickly become my favourite YouTube channel, really shines as what youtube was originally meant to be.
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@charliek5964 · 1 year ago
I can't believe I missed this response to my question 😢<br>Excellent and very thoughtful response Tim. Thank you.
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@aNerdNamedJames · 2 years ago
Damn, "horizontal slice" is a brilliant coinage
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@timseig4200 · 2 years ago
Honestly, as a former game dev hobbyist you have single handedly brought me back to messing around and prototyping stuff.
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@TheCoolerMaz · 2 years ago
I literally sent a mail last night to a publisher asking them what stages they define and are looking for in a project when looking to partner with an indie. Incredible cosmic timing, thanks Tim, much appreciation as always.
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@GiacomoVaccari · 2 years ago
Test rooms<br>Prototype<br>Beautiful corner<br>Vertical slice<br>Horizontal slice<br>Alpha<br>Beta<br>Ship<br>Patches<br>DLC
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@kibels894 · 2 years ago
Alpha? We call that MVP now, ship it.
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@UlissesSampaio · 2 years ago
DLC: Horse Armor!
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@Dark_Kevlarian · 2 years ago
I'm not like...a mathematician or anything Mr. Cain, but I'm pretty sure you listed 10 stages unless one or more of these are grouped. =)<br><br>1. Testing Rooms<br>2. Prototype<br>3. Beautiful Corner<br>4. Vertical Slice<br>5. Horizontal Slice<br>6. Alpha<br>7. Beta<br>8. Ship<br>9. Patch<br>10. DLC<br><br>I mean this is perfectly spirited jest and by no means am I serious! I love the content, have subscribed, and can't wait to learn so so much more from you! Thanks for giving us your insight and remote leadership in game development. There's so much "how-to" content out there that it starts to feel a little overwhelming and confusing sometimes; your content feels much more grounded and solidified. It's incredibly refreshing!
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@IAmMarvel1 · 2 years ago
Idc how many views this gets. This is such important knowledge gives good insight into development. Never stop doing what you do please.
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@TorQueMoD · 2 years ago
Oh, I've never heard of a beautiful corner, but it totally make sense. Great video as always!
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@schitzoflink8612 · 2 years ago
I learn so much from this channel. Thank you Tim!
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