The use of co-development in games is growing in popularity due to the evolution of the gaming industry, particularly around game porting, cross-platform game development, and multi-platform asset management. The industry’s rapid growth means high quality, optimized video game releases across console, PC, and mobile platforms are more important than ever.
Studios globally see the effectiveness of collaborative co-development in accelerating production timelines, improving game localization, and reducing development costs. These results are only achieved through expert streamlined game development processes. To ensure maximum results within every project’s constraints, whether you’re tackling game optimization, mobile porting, or console adaptation. Here are ten best practices Magic Media delivers:
Agile Development
Agile methodology is a flexible, collaborative approach to game development, delivering playable builds in small increments, iterating for quality and cross-platform compatibility.
Centralized Asset Management
Co-development often involves multiple teams working on multi-platform game assets. Centralized asset management systems such as GitHub, GitLab, Perforce, or PlasticSCM keep workflows efficient and conflict-free.
Clear Communication Channels
Reliable communication using tools like Slack, Google Meet, and project management software, keeps global teams aligned, from pre-production to game launch.
Detailed Documentation
Comprehensive documentation of pipelines, standards, and design specs is vital for clarity in global game development and cross-team collaboration.
Continuous Integration and Delivery
CI/CD automates testing and deployment for cross-platform releases, minimizing risk and ensuring everyone works on the latest game version.
Task Management
Task management with platforms like JIRA or Trello helps organize complex projects and enables efficient resource allocation across teams.
Code Reviews
Careful code reviews support robust, scalable games and industry standard coding practices, critical for multi-platform releases.
Quality Assurance
QA rigorously tests game builds for performance, functionality, and compatibility across devices and platforms, ensuring best in class results.
Continuous Feedback
Frequent feedback points and in depth reviews drive quality and ensure alignment with production goals and player expectations.
Retrospectives
Regular project retrospectives highlight lessons learned, driving ongoing process improvement and innovative game solutions.
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