ABSTRACT
One way to determine who the stakeholders are and what they need is by creating a Stakeholder Matrix or Power-Interest grid. This is a common method for evaluating who the stakeholders are, how much influence they have, and how frequently they need to be updated on project status. Communicate with the stakeholders based on which quadrant they are in. The plan can be structured around the individual stakeholders, or it can be built around different areas of the game. Building a communication matrix around areas of the game is also useful as some stakeholders may be more invested in some areas of the game than others. If the game is published on a proprietary hardware platform, such as a console or mobile device, it must go through a third-party approval process. Build the timelines and requirements into the game development plan to ensure that they are implemented and tested as part of the game.
