Software Architecture in Game Development

Summary form only given. Video games have now existed in various forms for over 30 years, and have evolved from humble beginnings into remarkably complex software projects. The ever present emphasis on an immersive audio/visual experience has put game developers in the position of being on the bleeding edge of exploring the performance of modern consumer hardware. This talk will discuss the elements that make up a contemporary video game, the software processes that are involved in development, key challenges, and look at some important design patterns that form the architectural basis.