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A '''prototype''' is a stage of design before the final one. Prototype video games are created during development for playtesting and bug reporting purposes. Usually, a prototype game doesn't leave the developers' offices, but occasionally one finds its way out and onto the internet. | A '''prototype''' is a stage of design before the final one. Prototype video games are created during development for playtesting and bug reporting purposes. Usually, a prototype game doesn't leave the developers' offices, but occasionally one finds its way out and onto the internet. | ||
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* '''Pre-Alpha''': Only used in certain games for very early development | * '''Pre-Alpha''': Only used in certain games for very early development | ||
* '''Alpha''': All the development up to beta | * '''Alpha''': All the development up to beta | ||
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Beta''': All major game modes and features are closed; game is now being heavily tested for bugs by SOA's QA |
* '''Final/Gold''': Finished and sold product | * '''Final/Gold''': Finished and sold product | ||
[[Category:General interest]] | [[Category:General interest]] | ||
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A prototype is a stage of design before the final one. Prototype video games are created during development for playtesting and bug reporting purposes. Usually, a prototype game doesn't leave the developers' offices, but occasionally one finds its way out and onto the internet.
Prototypical stages
- Pre-Alpha: Only used in certain games for very early development
- Alpha: All the development up to beta
- Beta: All major game modes and features are closed; game is now being heavily tested for bugs by SOA's QA
- Final/Gold: Finished and sold product