Editing Video game development (section)

==== Concept ====

''Concept document'',{{sfn|Bates|2004|p=204}} ''game proposal'',{{sfn|Moore|Novak|2010|p=70}} or ''game plan''{{sfn|Chandler|2009|p=8}} is a more detailed document than the pitch document.{{sfn|Moore|Novak|2010|p=70}}{{sfn|Bates|2004|p=204}}{{sfn|Chandler|2009|p=6}} This includes all the information produced about the game.{{sfn|Chandler|2009|p=8}} This includes the high concept, game's genre, gameplay description, features, setting, story, target audience, hardware platforms, estimated schedule, marketing analysis, team requirements, and risk analysis.{{sfn|Bates|2004|pp=204–205}}

Before an approved design is completed, a skeleton crew of programmers and artists usually begins work.<ref name=":0"/>  Programmers may develop [[quick-and-dirty]] prototypes showcasing one or more features that stakeholders would like to see incorporated in the final product.<ref name=":0"/>  Artists may develop concept art and asset sketches as a springboard for developing real [[game asset]]s.<ref name=":0"/>  Producers may work part-time on the game at this point, scaling up for full-time commitment as development progresses.<ref name=":0"/> Game producer's work during pre-production is related to planning the schedule, budget and estimating tasks with the team.<ref name=":0"/> The producer aims to create a solid production plan so that no delays are experienced at the start of the production.<ref name=":0"/>