Website Development for Video Game Startup - 2

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SingularityX Studios
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
LL
Co-founder
(15)
4
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
Website development Information technology Software development
Skills
application programming interface (api) react.js (javascript library) codebase communication project management dynamic data responsive web design hypertext markup language (html) cascading style sheets (css) wireframing
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

Students will partner with SingularityX Studios, an emerging startup in the gaming industry, to build an innovative website using modern web development technologies. This is an opportunity to create a fully-functional, production-ready website for a real client while gaining hands-on experience with React, editorX, responsive design, and other in-demand skills.

The website will incorporate complex features like:

  • An immersive, interactive homepage using React for dynamic components
  • Integrated game visuals and multimedia content to showcase Origins of Orion
  • Content Management System integration for easily managing blogs/updates
  • Responsive design supporting seamless access across devices
  • User profiles, accounts, and potential eCommerce functionality
  • APIs to display dynamic data like game stats and leaderboards

Through this challenging, real-world project, students will apply their learning in a professional context. Delivering a high-quality website involves collaborating with clients, proposing solutions, integrating feedback, and ultimately meeting the needs of end users. Students will gain invaluable development, communication, and project management skills.

This partnership provides a mutually beneficial opportunity. Students gain crucial experience while SingularityX Studios receives a cutting-edge website that helps share their innovative game with the world.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

Students will partner with SingularityX Studios to build a new, fully-functional website using React, editorX, and other modern web technologies.

The website should accomplish the following:

  • Visually appealing and immersive homepage to attract users and highlight Origins of Orion
  • Integration of game assets like images, videos, and OC renders to showcase the product
  • Responsive design supporting flawless access on all devices
  • Accounts/login for users to track progress, interact with the community, etc.
  • Blog or news section for developers to post regular updates
  • Integration with back-end APIs to display dynamic game data
  • Contact forms, mailing lists, and other features to drive engagement

To achieve this, students will:

  • Collaborate with the client to define website objectives, features, and target users
  • Create wireframes and site maps to conceptualize the structure and flow
  • Design an attractive, cohesive, and mobile-friendly UI adhering to brand guidelines
  • Develop front-end codebase using React, editorX, HTML/CSS, and other frameworks
  • Connect the site with back-end platforms like Contentful or WordPress
  • Test extensively and integrate client feedback to meet requirements
  • Deploy and host the finished website
  • This project will provide an invaluable opportunity to build a real-world website while gaining hands-on experience with in-demand web development skills. Students will work closely with the client and be able to showcase their work in their professional portfolios.
About the company

SingularityX Studios is a video game startup. Our first title is Origins of Orion.

Origins of Orion is an immersive, multiplayer RPG that will take your gaming experience to the next level. Created by ex-professional gamers, this title features unique characters and a brand new genre that is sure to keep you hooked for hours on end. With stunning visuals and an engaging storyline, Origins of Orion is a must-have for any true gamer. As a startup, we have managed to partner with Microsoft and attract talent from IBM, PlayStation, WeWork, Microsoft, Samsung, and EA Sports. Our goal is to create an amazing video game that will scale to millions around the world.