Game Development Essentials, An Introduction

Second Edition
Author: Jeannie Novak
ISBN #: 1418042080
©2008   Publish Date: 08/09/2007
Binding: PB
Pages: 496
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $148.95

Product Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage of all essential gaming topics ranges from planning, prototyping, and testing, to production and marketing
• Updated case studies and industry profiles of prominent game developers offer a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the industry
• Thought-provoking questions help readers develop and fine-tune the skills specific to game development
• Game demos, accessibility games, and articles offer new material for the companion DVD for a complete hands-on experience

Table of Contents:

SECTION 1: Setup - The Development of an Industry: How Did We Get Here?Game Elements: Genres, Platforms & Applications.Player Elements: Market, Theory & Interactivity.SECTION II: Scenarios - Creating Compelling Content: Storytelling: Building the Narrative.Characters & Objects: Building the Identity.Interiors & Exteriors: Building the World.User Interface: Building the Connection.Level Design: Building the Experience.Music & Sound: Building the Atmosphere.SECTION III: Strategy - Development & Business Cycles: Pre-Production: Planning & Processing.Production: Prototyping & Playtesting.Post-Production: Maintenance & Marketing.

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