What’s one thing you never skip during pre-production?
Personally, I always focus on systems prototyping before building a vertical slice. Curious how others tackle it.
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What’s your first step when starting a new game?
I usually see devs fall into two camps: idea-first or prototype-first.
This quick overview breaks down the full concept → console flow
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What’s your iteration loop look like before shipping?
We test constantly — internal builds, team feedback, polish passes. Curious how others approach this.
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How do you define Alpha, Beta, and Early Access in your projects?
Everyone seems to handle these stages a little differently — especially across teams or studios.
Here’s how I break them down:
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Do you think devs are done once a game launches?
Most of the real work begins after release — DLC, updates, live support, patching…
Here’s how post-launch development actually works:
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You can’t just drop a game on console.
Every release has to pass certification first — here’s a quick look at what that actually means.
Anyone here gone through cert? Any difficulties?
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Delayed games aren’t failures — they’re often the ones we remember most.
Why patience leads to better dev outcomes ↓
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Scope creep = the silent killer of game deadlines
Here’s how I see it as a Producer.
Do you have any techniques to handle scope creep?
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What happens before a game is built?
Pre-production is everything.
What does your pre-production look like?
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