Game businessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are aware of different business and revenue models in the game industry.
You know the basic principles of how the chosen business and revenue model as well as distribution channel affects game design decisions.
You understand how to study a market for your game.
You have basic understanding of intellectual property rights and product protection in the context of game development.
You understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and how to assess the revenue logic.
You can analyse industry trends as well as their ethical challenges.

Content

How does the business and revenue model of a game affect game design?
What methods are used as a source of revenue in games?
What to take into account when setting up a startup and how to estimate its profitability?
What are the industry trends as well as ethical considerations of these trends?
What is the pipeline to publish your game?