A NEW AGE GAME DESIGN PROGRAM

Every year thousands of games are released in the market, out of which only some tend to meet our eyes. Even though the endless doom scrolling has reduced our attention spans, some things don’t work as the algorithm wants them to. Just for instance a great trailer and even a splendid series of posters for a game coupled with a legacy can catch our attention. Powered by a splendid marketing strategy can give the game the reach it deserves.

It tops the trending lists of the major social media platforms, building solid excitement and eagerness among the fans to get their hands on the game.
So after this, the day arrives you get to finally play the game. You are geared up to experience a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Then when you start playing the game, the vivid visuals fade to cover up the monotonous narrative and the unappealing gameplay. Even though you try to go up the levels, something drags you back. You are stuck on a monotonous narrative that reminds you of games you have played in the past – but this one is not interesting.

So what went wrong? Aren’t vivid visuals and the age-old working template combined with a bit of the
modern style, the formula for a successful game?
If you still think this, then you are on the wrong side of the lane. The world of gaming is constantly changing, each player is exposed to a wide variety of information from around the world. The time has come to design games that don’t just run on the legacy but a careful
analysis of the people, time, and space.

Game design is something that is mainly associated with understanding the player’s psychology. A clever game design acts as the foundation for every game that is capable of winning hearts. It involves asking the key questions such as: How will the player feel while playing the game? What will be the key elements in the game that will keep the player hooked? What are the current trends in the gaming market?
These form the foundations of game design.
India is a country that has widely misunderstood the term – game design. There is no clarity on what the job description is or what are the skills required to be one. Most of the time when potential recruiters are hiring for game designers, candidates with no clue of what the job role is pop up. Making it difficult for both the recruiters and the candidates.

This highlights the lack of skilled game designers who know the craft. Thus, making it necessary for a dedicated course in Game Design.

The Asian Institute of Design has just launched a new-age course in Game Design that aims at molding aspiring game designers! The program is designed by industry experts. Hence, each lesson in the curriculum is an excerpt from real-life scenarios. So ready to step into the world of game design and explore more of its possibilities?

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