Game development is the software development process by which a video game is produced.[1] Games are developed as a creative outlet[2] and to generate profit[3]. Development is normally funded by a publisher.[4] Well-made games bring profit more readily.[5] However, it is important to estimate game's financial requirements,[6] such as development costs of individual features.[7] Often game projects developed with "heart and soul" turn no profit.[8] Failing to provide clear implications of game's expectations may result in exceeding allocated budget.[6] In fact, the majority of commercial games do not produce profit.[9][r 1] Developers, such as BioWare, Blizzard Entertainment, Valve Corporation[citation needed] and id Software are famous for releasing quality games on completion, rather than being constrained by financial limitations.[10] However, most developers cannot afford changing development schedule and require estimating their capabilities with available resources before
Game development is the software development process by which a video game is produced.[1] Games are developed as a creative outlet[2] and to generate profit[3]. Development is normally funded by a publisher.[4] Well-made games bring profit more readily.[5] However, it is important to estimate game's financial requirements,[6] such as development costs of individual features.[7] Often game projects developed with "heart and soul" turn no profit.[8] Failing to provide clear implications of game's expectations may result in exceeding allocated budget.[6] In fact, the majority of commercial games do not produce profit.[9][r 1] Developers, such as BioWare, Blizzard Entertainment, Valve Corporation[citation needed] and id Software are famous for releasing quality games on completion, rather than being constrained by financial limitations.[10] However, most developers cannot afford changing development schedule and require estimating their capabilities with available resources before