Creating a Professional Pitch for Video Games
A course by Tatiana Delgado Yunquera , Videogame designer
Joined April 2019
Analyze and develop your video game idea by creating the perfect document for potential partners or investors
Joined April 2019
The creation of a pitch or sales presentation is the first step that an aspiring videogame designer must follow in order to sell their idea, both to future team members and potential investors. In this course you will learn to analyze and develop your game idea so that it is feasible and transform it into a coherent presentation, understanding the role played by the videogame designer in this process.
You will be joined by Tatiana Delgado, a videogame designer with experience in studies such as King or Gameloft, and founder of the Vertical Robot and Out of the Blue studios, dedicated to the development of video games.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 4 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (93)
- 2,009 students
- 16 lessons (2h 1m)
- 4 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will prepare a complete pitch, in which you will capture the essential ideas of the videogame you want to develop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To people who want to start in the world of video game design and designers who want to improve their documentation, learn tricks and learn about real case experiences.
Requirements and materials
You only need to have a passion for video games and a computer with office software such as Google Drive or Microsoft Office.
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Tatiana Delgado Yunquera
A course by Tatiana Delgado Yunquera
Tatiana Delgado began working as a Game and Level Designer at Rebel Act Studios in 2000, while finishing her studies in Telecommunications Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain).
Since then she has always worked in the videogame industry, in companies such as Enigma Software Productions, Zinkia, Tequila Works, Gameloft and King, developing games for PC, XBox, Wii, DS and mobile devices.
In 2017 she co-founded the Vertical Robot studio dedicated to virtual reality, where she was responsible for the design and narrative of the Daedalus and Red Matter games. In 2019, she founded the Out of the Blue studio dedicated to the development of narrative puzzle games.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Basic concepts
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What is a game designer and types
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Phases of game development
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Tools
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U3
Pitch: Production
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Idea
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What is a pitch, what is it for and in what parts is it divided?
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Pitch: game description
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Pitch: description of the gameplay, the three C: Camera, Control, Character
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Pitch: visual style
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Pitch: scope of the game
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U4
Final touches and next steps
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Final layout
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How to send your pitch?
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Next steps: high-level documentation and prototyping
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My experiences
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FP
Final project
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Creating a professional pitch for video games
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to turn an idea into a professional pitch, prototype games on paper, structure presentation documents, and understand key industry roles. You’ll also explore narrative, prototyping, free-to-play economics, and how to present your project to investors and publishers.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic knowledge of game design or development who want to deepen their skills in pitching, prototyping, and professionally presenting projects.
All you need is a computer, internet access, and a Google account to use Drive and Slides. Prior experience isn’t required, but having a basic understanding of video games is recommended.
You’ll learn how to create and format an effective pitch, design visual presentations, tailor your message to your audience, and send your proposal to publishers or investors using professional techniques.
The course covers paper prototyping, narrative design, level design, puzzles, graphic adventures, board games and RPGs, setting creation, free-to-play economics, pitch presentations, and team and bug management.
Yes, the course includes content on board game design, creating RPG settings, and how these areas can inspire video game development.
Yes, you’ll learn how to make paper prototypes, use Google Drive and Slides to organize and communicate your project, and incorporate images and visuals into your pitches.
Love the course, it is straight forward but ties everything needed in a coherent way
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Excelente curso.
Muy claro y didáctico, basada en la experiencia. Útil para asentar las bases.