Fundamentals of Game Design
3rd Edition
Published on 17. May 2016
576 pages
978-0-13-343571-9 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its third edition, the classic book on game design has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the game industry. Readers 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.
This in-depth resource also comes with engaging end-of-chapter exercises, design worksheets, and case studies.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
19,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-13-343571-9 (9780133435719)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Ernest Adams
Fundamentals of Game Design
Book
01/2014
3rd Edition
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Previous edition
Ernest Adams
Fundamentals of Game Design
E-Book
04/2010
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Person
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.
Content
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
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
