How to Make a PlayStation 2 Video Game
Everyone plays PlayStation 2 video games. However, only a few have the ability to make the next "Metal Gear Solid" or "Gran Turismo," as making a PlayStation 2 game requires a dedicated team and hundreds, if not thousands, of man hours to complete just one game.
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Instructions
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Obtain a college degree in a video-game-related field. Most would-be programmers go into computer science. Some go into business management and run their own studio.
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Develop a game using the PlayStation 2 development kit. This can be obtained through Sony. Making a video game for the PlayStation 2 has to be validated through Sony and they do this by making you buy a developmental kit. Sony doesn't want terrible games to be released that could make the entire system look like rubbish.
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Hire 3D modelers who create, animate and render on 3D programs such as Autodesk 3ds Max, an advanced graphical program for PCs. The 3D modelers provide the feel of the game with their art. Every piece in the game has to be modeled in 3D before anything else can go on.
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Find skilled digital artists who can create texture maps that will make up the character's skin over the 3D body. Look for people with attention to detail, as the better the detail is, the more the gamers will feel immersed into your created world.
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Produce audio with a audio technicians. Find people with background in film, TV, or game production background. All audio from sword slashes to the soundtrack will be done by the technicians.
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Code the game with the help of experienced coders. These people provide the artificial intelligence for the game. They dictate how everything interacts. Be sure to hire the best programmers you can.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not rush the game's production. Production will start out feeling slow and tedious, but this will allow the game to be fully finished before it is released. We have all played games that feel like they were only half-finished.
If you have an idea for a game, don't let anyone change your opinion. If you want to make a racing game, don't let anyone convince you to make a fighting game.
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