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Author : Bill Lund
Publisher : Capstone Press
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1560655526
Discusses the development of video games as well as the skills and education required for a career as a game designer.
Author : Celia Hodent
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351650762
Making a successful video game is hard. Even games that are successful at launch may fail to engage and retain players in the long term due to issues with the user experience (UX) that they are delivering. The game user experience accounts for the whole experience players have with a video game, from first hearing about it to navigating menus and progressing in the game. UX as a discipline offers guidelines to assist developers in creating the experience they want to deliver, shipping higher quality games (whether it is an indie game, AAA game, or "serious game"), and meeting their business goals while staying true to their design and artistic intent. In a nutshell, UX is about understanding the gamer’s brain: understanding human capabilities and limitations to anticipate how a game will be perceived, the emotions it will elicit, how players will interact with it, and how engaging the experience will be. This book is designed to equip readers of all levels, from student to professional, with neuroscience knowledge and user experience guidelines and methodologies. These insights will help readers identify the ingredients for successful and engaging video games, empowering them to develop their own unique game recipe more efficiently, while providing a better experience for their audience. Key Features Provides an overview of how the brain learns and processes information by distilling research findings from cognitive science and psychology research in a very accessible way. Topics covered include: "neuromyths", perception, memory, attention, motivation, emotion, and learning. Includes numerous examples from released games of how scientific knowledge translates into game design, and how to use a UX framework in game development. Describes how UX can guide developers to improve the usability and the level of engagement a game provides to its target audience by using cognitive psychology knowledge, implementing human-computer interaction principles, and applying the scientific method (user research). Provides a practical definition of UX specifically applied to games, with a unique framework. Defines the most relevant pillars for good usability (ease of use) and good "engage-ability" (the ability of the game to be fun and engaging), translated into a practical checklist. Covers design thinking, game user research, game analytics, and UX strategy at both a project and studio level. Offers unique insights from a UX expert and PhD in psychology who has been working in the entertainment industry for over 10 years. This book is a practical tool that any professional game developer or student can use right away and includes the most complete overview of UX in games existing today.
Author : Arie Kaplan
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512457902
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781438117195
For each position, the authors include a brief overview and its history. Discussions of education, certifications, or licensing required; a detailed job description; salary; and the future outlook are also supplied.
Author : Brenda Brathwaite
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542453313
Welcome to a book written to challenge you, improve your brainstorming abilities, and sharpen your game design skills! Challenges for Game Designers: Non-Digital Exercises for Video Game Designers is filled with enjoyable, interesting, and challenging exercises to help you become a better video game designer, whether you are a professional or aspire to be. Each chapter covers a different topic important to game designers, and was taken from actual industry experience. After a brief overview of the topic, there are five challenges that each take less than two hours and allow you to apply the material, explore the topic, and expand your knowledge in that area. Each chapter also includes 10 "non-digital shorts" to further hone your skills. None of the challenges in the book require any programming or a computer, but many of the topics feature challenges that can be made into fully functioning games. The book is useful for professional designers, aspiring designers, and instructors who teach game design courses, and the challenges are great for both practice and homework assignments. The book can be worked through chapter by chapter, or you can skip around and do only the challenges that interest you. As with anything else, making great games takes practice and Challenges for Game Designers provides you with a collection of fun, thought-provoking, and of course, challenging activities that will help you hone vital skills and become the best game designer you can be.
Author : Flint Dille,John Zuur Platten
Publisher : Lone Eagle
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781580650663
• Authors are top game designers • Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bible There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design goes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics include integrating story into the game, writing the game script, putting together the game bible, creating the design document, and working on original intellectual property versus working with licenses. Finally, there’s complete information on how to present a visionary new idea to developers and publishers. Got game? Get The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.
Author : Bill Lund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1560655518
Provides an overview of the development and capabilities of the Internet and briefly discusses home pages and related careers.
Author : Jeremy Gibson
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780321933164
This hands-on guide covers both game development and design, and both Unity and C♯. This guide illuminates the basic tenets of game design and presents a detailed, project-based introduction to game prototyping and development, using both paper and the Unity game engine.
Author : Bill Lund
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0516209116
Provides an overview of the work done by the technicians who install and maintain computer equipment and systems and briefly describes career opportunities in the field.
Author : Daniel Noah Halpern
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781982137939
A revealing guide to a career as a video game designer written by acclaimed journalist Daniel Noah Halpern and based on the real-life experiences of legendary designer Tom Cadwell of Riot Games—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Becoming a Video Game Designer takes you behind the scenes to find out what it’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a video game designer. Gaming is a $138 billion-dollar entertainment industry, and designers are the beating heart. Long-form journalist Daniel Noah Halpern shadows top video game designer Tom Cadwell to show how this dream job becomes a reality. Cadwell is head of design at Riot Games, the company behind award-winning blockbuster games like League of Legends, which has an active user base of 111 million players. Creating a massive multiplayer online game takes years of visionary R&D—it is a blend of art and science. It is also big business. Learn the ins and the outs of the job from Cadwell as well as other designers, including Brendon Chung, acclaimed founder of Blendo Games. Successful designers must be creative decision makers and also engineers and collaborators. Gain professional wisdom by following Tom’s path to prominence, from his start as a passionate gamer to becoming one of the most revered designers in the business.
Author : John Giacobello
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0823934381
Provides information about the educational requirements, employment opportunities, and creative potential within the world of toys.
Author : Bill Lund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1560655496
Describes how computer animation has developed, its uses in various fields, and some related careers.
Author : Sam R. Kennedy
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823008094
Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It’s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators—from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who’ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you’ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you’ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.
Author : Infobase Holdings, Inc.
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Video games
ISBN : 9781438123486
Chapters include: - Get Ready for Action - Game Designer on the Job - The High-Speed Evolution of Electronic Games - Game Designer in Training - The Players Who Bring Games to Life - Kids Ask, Game Designers Answer - Virtual Apprentice: Game Designer for a Day. Each accessible book includes: - A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry - Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do - Reality Check sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them - Find Out More and Check It Out sidebars for further research - A Day in the Life activity list that details a typical day on the job - Q&As between real-life kids and pros - A Count Me In journal feature for readers to track their activities. With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.
Author : Brown Joshua
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 190922961X
