Video game development is the
process of creating a
video game. Development is undertaken by a
game developer, which may range from one person to a large business. Traditional commercial
PC and
console games is normally funded by a
publisher and take several years to develop.
Indie games can take less time and can be produced cheaply by individuals and small developers. The indie game industry has seen a rise in recent years with the growth of new
online distribution systems and the mobile game market.