Game Design Perspectives (ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND GAME DEVELOPMENT SERIES)

Laramee, Francois Dominic

ISBN 10: 1584500905 / ISBN 13: 9781584500902

Published by Cengage Learning (edition 1), 2002

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Game Design Perspectives (ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND GAME DEVELOPMENT SERIES)
• Publisher: Cengage Learning (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584500905
• ISBN 13: 9781584500902
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Everyone has their own idea of what good game design is, and this unique collection of articles provides a variety of different perspectives and ideas to consider in your designs. The articles are written by a diverse group of designers with varying levels of experience. Most of the key areas of game design are covered, and practical techniques and tools are included throughout. Each section begins with a broad overview of the topic and then includes a collection of ideas from other designers on how they think about or approach the subject. If you are just beginning in game design, you'll find useful information throughout the book, and if you're an experienced designer, you'll find new ideas to complement and compare with your own designs. Producers and managers will also benefit from the user community and managing a game development business sections. If you're interested in learning how other designers think about game design, you'll find plenty of great, and sometimes controversial, ideas to consider here!

About the Author

Francois Dominc Laramee has designed, programmed, and/or produced over 20 games for consoles, personal computers, interactive television and online networks over the last decade. He is a prolific writer and the holder of graduate degrees in computer science and business administration.