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By Shahed ChowdhuriSenior Technical Evangelist
Indie Game DevelopmentGetting Started, Lessons Learned & More!
@shahedC
WakeUpAndCode.com
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Dev Tools, SDKs & Game Engines
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Suggested Paths
Programming
Visual
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Platforms & Devices
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Real-world Lessons
1. UI Design
2. Multiplatform
3. Optimization4. Work-
Life Balance
5. Feedback
and Ratings
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1. UI Design
HUD in “safe area”
Focus on primary user action
Special items
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2. Target Multiple Platforms
HDTV via Xbox console
Windows
Kinect v2 dev kit
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3. Optimization & Cleanup
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4. Work-Life Balance
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5. Feedback & Ratings
Anonymous ratings from Xbox Marketplace on XboxIndies.com
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* Business Intelligence
• Measuring Sales and Performance• Spotting Trends• Pricing and Competition• Making Better Business Decisions• Learning From Past Success (and
Mistakes)
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* Community
• XBLIG Sales Data Analyzer
• XNA Basic Starter Kit
• Platformer Level Editor
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Official Xbox Magazine
Source: Official Xbox Magazine, March 2014, Page 65
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RSVP:http://www.meetup.com/DC-MS-Devs/events/222208611/
Dev Showcase Event @ Reston VA
• Thu June 25, 2015• Free Food• Raffle + Prizes• Dev Showcase• Publishing Tutorial