As a medium, Video Games give us the opportunity to explore new and exciting worlds and live out childhood fantasies of heroism and adventure. However, many of us don’t know anything about the development of these experiences and the amazing people behind these amazing games. When one looks at video game development in japan, one thing that always stands out is the quirky director who is generally the public face of the project. Individuals such as Hideo Kojima (the creator of the Metal Gear), Masahiro Sakurai (the creator of Super Smash Bros.), and Shigeru Miyamoto (the creator of Mario and The Legend of Zelda) are always seen as the driving force behind their respective projects rather than simply being directors of the project. This is a
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This theory introduces the idea that the director is the primary creative force in the production of a film and as a result the film is a representation of their artistic vision although this approach to project management and development was originally created for film, it can also be applied to video game development as many aspects of game development mirror that of film. The ideas introduced in Auteur Theory are the complete Antithesis to the Studio System based approach of film and video game development which is primarily known for its factory like approach to film and video game development. The Studio system is known for practices such as: a centralization of both production and management, detailed subdivision of labor, a standardized mode of production, consistent production values, and the cultivation of a brand name in the entertainment …show more content…
However, just because this article focuses on the primary approach to development for each region that does not meant that every game from that region is developed in that specific way. Naturally this is due to the simple fact that there are some games from both regions that are developed using the other philosophy of design which is slowly becoming the norm. I ultimately find it fascinating how both regions use different development styles to create the experiences that we all
This theory introduces the idea that the director is the primary creative force in the production of a film and as a result the film is a representation of their artistic vision although this approach to project management and development was originally created for film, it can also be applied to video game development as many aspects of game development mirror that of film. The ideas introduced in Auteur Theory are the complete Antithesis to the Studio System based approach of film and video game development which is primarily known for its factory like approach to film and video game development. The Studio system is known for practices such as: a centralization of both production and management, detailed subdivision of labor, a standardized mode of production, consistent production values, and the cultivation of a brand name in the entertainment …show more content…
However, just because this article focuses on the primary approach to development for each region that does not meant that every game from that region is developed in that specific way. Naturally this is due to the simple fact that there are some games from both regions that are developed using the other philosophy of design which is slowly becoming the norm. I ultimately find it fascinating how both regions use different development styles to create the experiences that we all