A New Game Idea An idea for a video game can come from anywhere Just ask Satoshi Tajiri The famous video game designer loves insects As a kid he collected bugs He thought they looked like little monsters What about a game where you collect monsters he wondered The idea for Pokémon was born 4
Bugs can make good characters for a video game What kind of game would you invent 5
Designers put together a game idea 6
Often video game designers work for a publisher The publisher is in the business of making and selling video games A team of designers works together to brainstorm ideas They think up stories and characters The team picks their best idea They put together a pitch for their bosses Video game designers talk about ideas they have for a new game 7
