Abstract
In this paper we describe a language-driven approach to the development of videogames. In our approach the development process starts with the design of a suitable domain-specific language for building games, along with an abstract syntax for the language and its operational semantics. Next an engine supporting the language is built. Finally games are built using the customized language and they are executed using the engine. This approach is exemplified with the <e-Game> project, which delivers the design of a language and the construction of an engine for the documental development of graphical adventure videogames with educational purposes.
The Projects TIN2004-08367-C02-02 and TIN2005-08788-C04-01 and the Regional Government of Madrid (4155/2005) have partially supported this work. Thanks to the CNICE for the game design documents and graphics assets provided.
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Moreno-Ger, P., Martínez-Ortiz, I., Sierra, J.L., Manjón, B.F. (2006). Language-Driven Development of Videogames: The <e-Game> Experience. In: Harper, R., Rauterberg, M., Combetto, M. (eds) Entertainment Computing - ICEC 2006. ICEC 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4161. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11872320_19
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