Game Design Complete
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933097000 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He has become a major figure in the European games industry. He was also closely involved in the signing of new products and working with licensors such as MGM, Miramax, Paramount and Warner Brothers. Patrick O’Luanaigh is currently the Design Director of a new and much larger Eidos. He began their external development program, signi
Game Design Completeallmost. James Uba I truly enjoyed this book! Patrick O'Luanaigh gives you a complete lesson on the "School of Hard Knocks" game design. This book goes through all the considerations a designer must take into account while completing a project and it does the job pragmatically. I was somewhat disappointed by the title, thinking it was going to be a book about every aspect . designers bible TJ this is an excellent book covering a holistic approach to game design. it covers everything you would want to know and has some fantastic interviews by some well known designers. i'd recommend this for anyone interested in games.
The "complete" approach to game design is all about getting into the trenches and uncovering the real-world constraints and issues and providing design solutions that really work. Most books on game design and development treat the topic as if designers worked in a vacuum. Throughout, the book is jam-packed with design related war stories, tips, and techniques that really work.. This highly practical and informative guide shows that designing successful games involves critical factors such as how to design for licenses when a game is based on a film, book, or TV show; how to design for technology that has significant limitations such as limited memory, smaller displays, and limited CPU capacity; how to create designs that are compelling and really hook the player; and how to spot and take advantage of key design trends that are leading the industry. Anyone who views this as an opportunity rather than a problem can learn to create exciting and truly original titles that become highly successful. No other book like Game Design Complete brings together the amazing insight of today's top minds to cover topics like designing unique characters, dealing with strange and challenging environments like Mars or the artic, designing a game around famous people, designing a game to stand out as a brand, designing for different demographics, and m
• Shows that sequels to a hot game are a special challenge for game designers. Discusses how game designers can balance creativity with the obvious pressure to "leave what works well alone." • Shows how designers can tap into the skills of other experts without letting the experts destroy the vision for the game’s design. More and more games are being done in co-operation with directors, well known writers, and even actors, which introduces unique challenges and opportunities. From the Publisher • Includes interviews with Noah Falstein, Richard Leibowitz, Ben G