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game engine
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system designed for the creation and development of video games
A game engine is the core software system that handles all the technical work needed to create and run a video game, including things like graphics, sound, physics, and player controls. It matters because it lets game developers focus on designing fun gameplay and stories rather than having to build all these technical systems from scratch.
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- software category
- Subclass of
- utility software
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A game engine is a software framework primarily designed for video game development, which may include specialized software libraries and packages, such as level editors. The term "engine" is a direct analogue of "software engine", having it employed across sectors of the software industry.
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