Silent System

Silent System

Silent System is an upcoming Survival horror/Puzzler game that incorporates mechanics seen in other hit horror games. The game will be free to play on PC and possibly ported to Mobile devices.

Making a game

How do you make a Game?

Most people think making a game is a simple and easy process, but the development of a game can take years to make. Rushing the production of a video game can result in poor gameplay, storyline and graphics but even a game that has taken years to develop can result in a poor reviews. Some companys spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on one area of the production stage, usually marketing or engine which can result in a bad game. But some of the best games were made in only one to two years, which is nothing in gaming terms.

The stages of game development are

 

 

Pre-Production/design

-Idea/High concept

  The concept of a game is usually a brief description or idea of game mechanics. There is little to no storyline here
 

-Pitch

  The pitch is a document that says why the game should be developed, usually to make a profit


-Concept

  This document outlines the games genre, description, storyline and setting.


-Prototype

  The prototype is usually an interactive demo sort that the programmers can get an idea as to what they are working with.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Digital Victory prototype

Production

 

 -Design

  Everyone who is contributing to the game can input their ideas during a big meeting held by  producer. This is where sponsorships come in to play.


-Programming 

  this is the phase where  game programmers make a bunch of code to create elements of the game. many parts of the code doesn't make it into the final game, but the code may stay in the game files.


-Level creation

 The level editors make the very first level or room in the game. This first level  can take up to 12 months, because the assets are forever changing so one thing at the end of a game may prove irrelevant for the first level.


-art/audio production

  this is where all the audio and visuals are created.


-Testing

 The first people to test the early game are given a alpha copy, they give ideas to help the production and report any bugs.

Milestones

 

 -code freeze

No more new code is added to the game and only bugs are edited by highly skilled programmers.

-Beta

A playable game is released to handpicked testers, more insight is given by the testers.


-code release

All  bugs have been fixed and the game is ready to be released.


-Gold master

  The master copy of the game is stored in a high security file where no more editing can be done.




-Release

  The game is released and shipped to major store all over the globe. A launch party is usually held at major game retailers.




This whole process can take up to 6 years and a can cost millions of dollars, but the end result is usually worth it.

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Hello

Games Developing

Hello

Tendo Studios is an Independent Game making company who focus on current trends in gaming and what fans and viewers of video games want to see. Tendo Studios Works towards achieving a fine line between boring post updates and actual updates. 

Trends

Here you will find updates in the gaming industry and our tech-driven world alike. I will try my best to inform readers of current news and affairs in the gaming world while trying to keep my games updated. 

Many people believe staying up too date can be a bit tricky at times and that is true, but if you can manage to find a well sustained and updated gaming website things shouldn't be too tricky. Websites like this include IGN and MMGN (both good gaming websites). Sometimes finding information on a specific topic can be tricky on a large website so finding a smaller website or blog related to just one topic or a whole range of topics can be easier, and smaller blogs tend to be easier to navigate. Supporting independent websites and blogs is always great because lots of people (and some viewers)Want their blog/website to become a major addition to their respected industry but just because some people want to be internet famous doesn't mean all people want to, so don't pressure the content editors.

Games Dev

Some people underestimate the time it takes to develop a game. when a large company releases a game which houses lots of bugs (an error in the games code that usually results in the parts of the game being unplayable) the target audience usually demand a patch update immediately but many people really underestimate the time it takes to locate and eliminate the bug and then after that rewrite the code to make sure the bug doesn't make it's way back into the game. Releasing an update also requires time to upload to servers all around the world so the consumers can update their game.


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Making a game takes a large deal of time and money, but with patience a game could create a new trend or genre, so don't pressure game developers and always sign up for beta testing so you can contribute your own ideas and became an important step in the development stage.