Fundamentals of Game Design

Fundamentals of Game Design

by Ernest Adams
Fundamentals of Game Design

Fundamentals of Game Design

by Ernest Adams

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Now in its third edition, the classic book on game design has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the game industry. Students will learn all the fundamentals of concept development, gameplay design, core mechanics, user interfaces, storytelling, and balancing.

 

They’ll be introduced to designing for mobile devices and touch screens, as well as for the Kinect and motion-capture gameplay. They’ll learn how indie developers are pushing the envelope and how new business models such as free-to-play are influencing design. In an easy-to-follow approach, Adams offers a first-hand look into the process of designing a game, from initial concept to final tuning. This in-depth resource also comes with engaging end-of-chapter exercises, design worksheets, and case studies.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780133435719
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 12/19/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 576
File size: 20 MB
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Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Ernest Adams: 22-year veteran of the video game industry as programmer, producer, game designer and design consultant. Founder of the International Game Developers’ Association. Successful Pearson author (New Riders Games and Prentice Hall) since 2003.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1 Games and Video Games
  • 2 Designing and Developing Games
  • 3 The Major Genres
  • 4 Understanding Your Player
  • 5 Understanding Your Machine
  • 6 Making Money from Your Game
  • Getting an Idea
  • 8 Game Worlds
  • 9 Creative and Expressive Play
  • 10 Character Development
  • 11 Storytelling
  • 12 Creating the User Experience
  • 13 Gameplay
  • 14 Core Mechanics
  • 15 Game Balancing
  • 16 General Principles of Level Design
  • 17 Design Issues for Online Gaming
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index
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