Game Design: the Art and Business of Creating Games

Have you ever wondered how a game goes from being a concept to being an actual product? Do you want to know what steps you need to take to get your game on the shelf next to Baldur's Gate(TM) and MechWarrior(TM) 4? Well, Game Design: The Art & Business of Creating Games will answer these questions and more! It will tell you how to make your dreams of designing a game into a reality. Offering advice and insight on everything from how to get a foot in the door to what to do once inside,...
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Have you ever wondered how a game goes from being a concept to being an actual product? Do you want to know what steps you need to take to get your game on the shelf next to Baldur's Gate(TM) and MechWarrior(TM) 4? Well, Game Design: The Art & Business of Creating Games will answer these questions and more! It will tell you how to make your dreams of designing a game into a reality. Offering advice and insight on everything from how to get a foot in the door to what to do once inside, this is a true inside scoop on the industry. You'll find out how to license a game, settle contract issues, and demonstrate the game to prospective companies. This is a comprehensive resource for turning game design into a career.