Classic Game Postmortem - Paperboy
Offered By: GDC via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Dive into a Classic Game Postmortem of Atari's 1985 arcade hit Paperboy, delivered by co-creator John Salwitz at the 2019 Game Developers Conference. Explore the developmental journey, design decisions, and behind-the-scenes insights of this iconic game. Gain valuable knowledge about game design, programming, and production challenges faced during the creation of Paperboy. Learn from the experiences shared by one of the original creators and understand how this innovative title influenced the gaming industry. Discover the historical context and technological limitations that shaped the development process, and how the team overcame obstacles to create a memorable gaming experience.
Syllabus
Classic Game Postmortem: Paperboy
Taught by
GDC
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