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gamedev

gamedev

1 7.7
The people and companies that make video games
  • noun
  • Jargon
: industria de desarrollo de videojuegos
  • I put a link to the web player in the comments on the /r/gamedev post, but if anyone here wants to try it, here's a link.

Examples

  • Many aspiring developers share their projects and seek advice in the gamedev community.

  • Hello, this is my first post in gamedev.

    Blog text (26)
  • I made a big write-up on /r/gamedev over on Reddit about lessons learned.

    Blog text (28)
  • He works as a programmer in the gamedev industry, creating exciting new titles for players.

  • After years of practice, she finally got her first job in gamedev, and she couldn't be happier.

Synonyms

dev
vsgamedev
  • Jargon
7 6.5

The stage when people make and improve software

is about the industry, community, or field rather than the process

How Large

gamedev
  • Jargon
1 7.7
indie
  • Informal
11 6.7

Surface Forms

gamedev singular
gamedevs plural

Morphology

gamedev = game + dev (semi-transparent) = game + dev

The term denotes the field/community of game development from 'game' + 'dev', but recognition depends on familiarity with the clipped jargon 'dev'.

Etymology

Gamedev is also used to mean the game-making industry or community because it joins game and dev, short for developer, and 'develop' means 'to make'. So gamedev can mean the field of companies, teams, and people who design and build games.