The Game Production Handbook, 3rd Edition

16

Code Releasing

In This Chapter

• Determining Code Release

• Code Release Checklist

• Gold Masters

16.1 Introduction

When a game is code released, it means the content is final, the bugs are addressed, and the master version of the game is ready to be replicated and distributed. A code release process should be in place to ensure that everything that needs to be done on the game has been completed correctly. This process will involve daily meetings to discuss bugs, a code release checklist, procedures for submitting to a third party for approval, and information on where to send the code for replication and distribution. A game does not get ...