Production 101

Your go-to resource for understanding the ins and outs of game production and studio operations.

Welcome to the Production 101 series, where we dive deep into game production. This series is about uncovering this professional discipline's mysteries, providing a platform for newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Whether you're just curious about what goes into game production or seriously considering a career shift into this vibrant field, you've come to the right place. We've got everything from basic definitions to in-depth tutorials and industry best practices.

This is your go-to resource for understanding the ins and outs of the profession; it is perfect for those thinking about becoming a producer, switching roles within a studio, or anyone who collaborates with production teams daily. Let's embark on this journey together and unravel the essentials of game production, one post at a time.

Production 101 Archive:

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Production 101 – #1 What does a producer do?

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Production 101 – #2 Producer's Job Roles Within a Studio

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Production 101 – #3 Role of an Internal Producer – Part 1

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Production 101 – #3 Role of an Internal Producer – Part 2

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Production 101 – #4 Role of an External Producer – Part 1

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Production 101 – #5 Free to Play Game Performance Metrics – Part 1

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Production 101 – #5 Free to Play Game Performance Metrics – Part 2

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Production 101 – #5 Free to Play Game Performance Metrics – Part 3

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Production 101 – #6 New to Game Production? Start Here

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Production 101 – #7 What does a product manager do?

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Production 101 – #8 Legal Documents Every Producer Should Be Aware Of

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Production 101 – #9 Why Status Reports Matter

Upcoming topics:

• More on Product Managers

• Roll of QA on live-service games

• Project management skills every Producer should know

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