Gender Inclusive Game Design: Expanding the Market (ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND GAME DEVELOPMENT SERIES)

Graner Ray, Sheri

ISBN 10: 1584502398 / ISBN 13: 9781584502395

Published by Charles River Media, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gender Inclusive Game Design: Expanding the Market (ADVANCES IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND GAME DEVELOPMENT SERIES)
• Publisher: Charles River Media
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584502398
• ISBN 13: 9781584502395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.88W x 23.5H x 2.54D centimeters 15.88 centimeters width by 23.5 centimeters height by 2.54 centimeters depth
• Weight: 680 grams

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Synopsis

Examining the relationship between women and computer games, this intriguing study of the computer gaming industry explains why such games appeal to a predominantly male audience and discusses the differences between male and female entertainment criteria and how to develop better games to attract a broader audience. (Intermediate)

About the Author

Sheri Graner Ray has been in the computer industry for over ten years and founded a game development company dedicated to designing games for girls, Sirenia Software, Inc. She was also the Director of Product Development for Her Interactive, Inc., and was a designer/writer for Origin Systems, Inc. She is a frequent speaker at the Game Developer Conference and is the co-chair for the Women in Game Development committee of the International Game Developers Association. Sheri is currently a Senior Designer for Sony Online Entertainment.