THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Video game developers are among those who directly contribute to this through their direct involvement in video game development. Therefore, there are conflicts of interest in the game development, and the developers can avoid the breach of ethics. This can be done if the video game developer understands the importance of ethics as it plays a significant role in shaping human development. This paper discussed ethics and its relationship with human development, the consequences of avoiding ethics in game development, and some Islamic principles that can be applied in game development. In connecting ethics in game development with human development, the code of ethics for game developers gave insights into the relevant values to be added to the guidelines of game development and human development. The consequences of ignoring ethics are dire, including shirk, and involvement in gambling and pornography. Maqasid Syariah is the Islamic principle that should be implemented and compiled to ensure the obedience of game developers toward the ethics in game development.