Editing Video game design (section)

=== Conceptualization ===
The design process varies from designer to designer and companies have different formal procedures and philosophies.<ref>[[#Bates|Bates 2004]], p. 151</ref>

The typical "textbook" approach is to start with a concept or a previously completed game and from there create a [[game design document]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-25|title=How to Create a Game Design Document {{!}} In-Depth Guide|url=https://www.gamedesigning.org/learn/game-design-document/|access-date=2021-04-25|website=The Ultimate Resource for Video Game Design|language=en-US}}</ref> This document is intended to map out the complete game design and acts as a central resource for the development team. This document should ideally be updated as the game evolves throughout the production process.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}[[File:Video Game Design on Paper at Game Jam.jpg|thumb|Conceptual art for video game]]