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by Bob Bates (Author) "Before you can begin design work on a game, you must have a general idea of what the game is about, which genre it fits..." (more)
Key Phrases: player empathy, tech lead, game design document, Door Example, Sierra On-Line Inc, Electronic Arts Inc (more...)
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Product Description
Have you ever wondered how a game goes from being a concept to being an actual product? Do you want to know what steps you need to take to get your game on the shelf next to Baldur's Gate(TM) and MechWarrior(TM) 4? Well, Game Design: The Art & Business of Creating Games will answer these questions and more! It will tell you how to make your dreams of designing a game into a reality. Offering advice and insight on everything from how to get a foot in the door to what to do once inside, this is a true inside scoop on the industry. You'll find out how to license a game, settle contract issues, and demonstrate the game to prospective companies. This is a comprehensive resource for turning game design into a career.

Book Info
(Prima Tech) Answers readers' questions about how to turn the concept for a game into a reality, teaching the fundamental rules of quality game design. Covers the steps needed to turn an idea into a product, tips on applying storytelling to interactive media, the game development lifecycle, good game development teams, and marketing and sales advice. Softcover.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (April 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761531653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761531654
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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