There was a time when these games were named in
terms of their platform: TV games, video games, or
computer games. for example. Today, however, it is
assumed we aren't talking about board games when we
refer to the game industry, game design, and game
development.
Game Development focuses on the design,
development, and programming of interactive media
entertainment, including computer and video games,
virtual environments, Internet applications, and
other interactive media. Includes instruction in
theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games,
visual and interactive design, story development,
animation, simulation, and programming.