If your dream is to create video games, you should know that there are careers you can pursue.. People who are passionate about this profession are responsible for the design of this ‘software’ distributed for desktop computers, consoles, phones and laptops.
When creating an independent game, you must take into account the budget, the cost of equipment, create a concept and idea, advertise and disseminate it in order for your creation to be successful.
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The portal ‘Finmodelsalb’ analyzes fluctuating prices to create a video game.
The first thing is the equipment and ‘software’ to develop these programs. This requires investing in computers with special engines that support graphics-intensive.
According to ‘Alkosto’, you can get a PC from: six million Colombian pesos or more. There are several options on the market that you can check out.
You should consider 3D modeling systems that allow you to create each character’s figure, animations, textures and game environments.
Some of the products the site recommends are 3DS Max and Maya, which are worth approx. 8,710,000 Dollars Colombian Pesos. It is important to analyze your budget and look for the best option according to your needs.
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Workers’ salaries and benefits should also be within your budget. Your team will need sound filmmakers, script writers, and programmers.
Therefore, you must determine a value to be paid; Portals like ‘Talently tech’ find that they can earn more than 200 million Colombian Pesos per year in the United States. Of course, this also depends on the country you live in because every forecast is different.
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Another cost is obtaining a game engine license; There is a possibility that the developer created it or purchased an updated one. For example, one option is Unity; To purchase, you can pay for monthly plans or an annual plan.
Advertising is the key to successful distribution and sales of your game. You can find a marketing company to help you or spread your work on social media with a trailer.
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