Mobile & Social Game Design
Monetization Methods and Mechanics, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 22. January 2014
236 pages
978-1-4665-9869-0 (ISBN)
Description
Completely updated, this second edition explains how to use the interconnectedness of social networks to make stickier, more compelling games on all types of devices. Through the book's many design and marketing techniques, strategies, and examples, readers will acquire a better understanding of the design and monetization mechanics of mobile and social games as well as working knowledge of industry practices and terminology. Each chapter includes an interview with industry leaders who share their insight on designing and producing games, analyzing metrics, and much more.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Florida
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
57 s/w Abbildungen
57 b/w images
ISBN-13
978-1-4665-9869-0 (9781466598690)
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Additional editions
Tim Fields | Brandon Cotton
Mobile & Social Game Design
Monetization Methods and Mechanics, Second Edition
Book
08/2017
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€252.97
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Tim Fields | Brandon Cotton
Mobile & Social Game Design
Monetization Methods and Mechanics, Second Edition
Book
01/2014
2nd Edition
A K Peters
€70.50
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Person
Since 1995, Tim Fields has worked in the game industry as a producer, project manager, design lead, and business developer. Tim has helped small studios and top publishers, such as EA and Microsoft, run teams that create great games. He has worked on shooters, sports games, racing titles, and RPGs using talent and teams from North America, Asia, and Europe.
Content
Introduction. What Is a Social Game? Are Mobile Games Social? History of Game Monetization. Why Create a Social or Mobile Game? Industry Terms and Metrics. What Is a Social Network? How to Acquire, Keep, and Regain Users. Monetization Strategies. Virtual Goods. Currency. Conclusions.
