Creating games for the web is a lucrative business with thousands of developers involved. However, modifying pre-made console and PC games for the web has many pitfalls. How do you modify online games?
Instructions
Step 1
Any network game requires a powerful server. If you do not know how powerful the load will be, an interesting solution would be to use a server from Microsoft - Windows Azure. When using this server, you will only pay for the capacities that are used in reality.
Step 2
Choose the appropriate format. If you want your game to be appreciated by avid gamers, create a server project. Players will have to download the client, connect to open servers, or create their own.
Step 3
A large server project will require script depth and rendering quality. A good copywriter, screenwriter and game author can be found on the Searchengines.ru forum in the "Permanent Job" section or on the FL.ru freelance project. The easiest way to find graphic masters for a reasonable fee is on the Demiart.ru forum of designers.
Step 4
If you want your game to be popular with a wide range of amateurs, it is advisable to post it as an application on a social network. Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte and Facebook are open to new applications and meet the needs of developers. Use light graphics and low rendering levels. The benchmark for social networking games is Farm Frenzy (Farmer). Use minute limits on passing levels and the ability to easily save. You can find a programmer to change the game on the Professionali.ru and Hantim.ru websites. You will need to host the game on your server and combine it with the API (developer tools) of the social network.
Step 5
The application for mobile devices on the iOS and Android platforms is in many ways similar to the brothers from social networks. Consider the properties of the devices themselves - touchscreens, Wi-Fi connectivity, and resource constraints. In addition, users want to see high-quality realistic graphics on mobile and tablet screens. Generate code in a consistent format for mobile to easily expand your audience across all operating systems (Windows Phone, BlackBerry, etc.).
Step 6
Monetizing a game interests developers almost more than creating an application itself. As the saying goes, any work should be well paid. The game will be able to bring you an acceptable reward in the event that you gain a high traffic. The right marketing can help you get traffic. Post game news regularly on the website and social networks. Arrange contests and events, post interesting content and add-ons to the game. At one point, all the efforts put into your online game will return a hundredfold: in cash flow and respect from other developers.
