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How to Write a Game Proposal

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Outline of the Proposal

  • Market Analysis
  • Technical Feasibility Analysis
  • Legal Matters (such as subject matter licensing, portrait rights, etc.)
  • Financial Projections
  • Conceptual Art Design or Game Prototype

Channels for Market Analysis

  • Taiwan Market
    • IRDI Industry Research Reports
  • Mainland China Market
    • http://www.17173.com
    • http://www.iresearch.com.cn
  • International Market
    • http://www.gamestate.com

How to Analyze Technical Feasibility

  • New Technologies That Still Require Validation or Testing
  • Primary Development Work
  • Technology-Related Risks
  • Alternative Plans
  • Technology Development Plan
  • Legal Matters
  • Financial Projections

Review and Improvement Methods

  • Thinking from the Player’s Perspective
  • Comparing from the Game Experience
  • Thinking from an Innovation Perspective
  • Measuring Feasibility from a Technical Perspective
  • Reviewing Feasibility through Playtesting