Game Dev Stories Volume 2
More Interviews About Game Development and Culture
1st Edition
Published on 29. October 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-1-032-06264-8 (ISBN)
Description
Game Dev Stories: Interviews About Game Development and Culture Volumes 1 and 2 are a collection of interviews from renowned author David L. Craddock as he explores all corners of the video game industry. Collected from the author's archives, Game Dev Stories gathers conversations with individuals from all corners of the industry: Who they are, the paths they paved, and their contributions to this multibillion-dollar industry. This text offers viewpoints from well-known individuals like John Romero, Tom Hall, and Matt Householder. From artists and writers to programmers and designers, Game Dev Stories offers amazing insights and understanding to what occurs behind the screens of your favorite games and may help inspire future game developers in pursuing their dreams.
Author Bio
David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture, including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room, and fiction for young adults, including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter.
Author Bio
David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture, including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room, and fiction for young adults, including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
31 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 31 farbige Abbildungen
31 Halftones, color; 31 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-06264-8 (9781032062648)
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Person
David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture, including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room, and fiction for young adults including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter.
Content
Acknowledgments. About the Author. Introduction. Part I Old-School. 1 David Brevik: Co-Founder of Blizzard North. 2 Max and Erich Schaefer: Co-Founders of Blizzard North. 3 Stieg Hedlund: Designer on Diablo and Diablo II. 4 Speedy Shovelry: Shovel Knight Speedrunners. 5 Boss Digs: Designing Boss Fights in Shovel Knight. 6 Randy Littlejohn: Director of Photography on Gabriel Knight 2. 7 Will Binder: Director on Gabriel Knight 2. Part 2 Ad Hoc. 8 Isla Schanuel: User Experience Researcher. 9 American McGee: Game Designer and Creative Director. 10 Jennell Jaquays: Game Designer and Writer. 11 David Bamberger: Marketing Final Fantasy VII in the US. 12 Chris Ansell: Marketing Final Fantasy VII in Europe. 13 Brian Harvey: Educator. 14 Super Marketing Showdown: InFamous versus Prototype. 15 PowerUp Audio: Sound of Combat. 16 S. D. Perry: Author. Index.