Module 15- Ideation and Value Creation in GamesLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

-You will learn how ideas and knowledge grow in game studios.
-You will learn why sharing knowledge is a vital practice
-You will learn what makes an idea into a credible idea
-You will learn what standing out of the mass means

Content

What is a good video game idea?
Where do all good video games ideas come from?
Who has good ideas?
How are initial ideas transformed into great ideas?

This module explores the different aspects of ideation and value creation in games studios. It will increase your understanding video game studios as organisations and how new knowledge is created for developing ‘better games’. You will gain an 'insight' into video games studios daily life and what are their concerns about making decisions where to invest resources.

The material includes interviews from 26 CEOs of games studios from Finland who described their experiences in developing new games ideas

How will you learn?

You will read and refer to the following article and a presentation that are on the bottom of this page (you can also download the document):
1) Article: Nandhakumar, J., Panourgias, N., Storgårds J.H. (2010) “Any good ideas? Developers’ insight into the development process of game ideas in digitalgame studios.” Deliverable and Assessment
2) An additional powerpoint presentation including key concepts of value creation are included (recommended).
This modules is possible to pass by using a smart phone and you do NOT need any specific software tools.

Evaluation

Deliverables and assessment
- Quiz, 50 questions (70% threshold, 35/50). All answers are in the resources materials shared on this page.