Game Development Life Cycle in Practice

The GDLC looks simple on a diagram, but what actually happens to the team and the project during the transition between these stages?

Does a small indie team need a GDLC? What unapparent goals face the team at each phase? What should you be prepared for before moving on to the next stage?

This lecture explores the GDLC not as a theoretical model, but as a practical tool. Drawing on real-world experience from games that shipped and projects that never saw the light of day, we will examine how the team, processes, and priorities shift throughout development.