Game Development Essentials, Online Game Development

First Edition
Author: Rick Hall; Jeannie Novak
ISBN #: 1418052671
©2008   Publish Date: 04/15/2008
Binding: PB
Pages: 288
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $115.95

Product Benefits:

• Concrete examples are included throughout the book to clarify abstract concepts and rules
• Straightforward, simple explanations allow readers of all backgrounds to benefit and learn the topics covered
• Focus on critiquing various techniques teaches readers to go beyond rote memorization and to think critically for themselves

Table of Contents:

Part I: Setup

Looking At The Big Picture

Chapter 1 History: Where Did Massively Multiplayer Online Games Come From?
Chapter 2 Constraints: Understand The Issues Before Starting A Design
Chapter 3 Organization: Dont Start Working Without First Making A Plan

Part II: Development

Transforming A Game Into A Lifestyle

Chapter 4 Content: General Design Philosophies And Goals
Chapter 5 Vision: Crafting A Personality And Avoiding The Clichés
Chapter 6 Spin: Designing With Community, Marketing, And Business

Part III: Launch

It Isnt A Game Anymore. Now Its A Business

Chapter 7 Live!: So Your Game Has Launched. Now What?
Chapter 8 Communities: Navigating The Feedback Of Thousands
Chapter 9 Endgame: Where Is It All Going And When Will It End?

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