Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games (4th Edition) – eBook

Description

Game Design Workshop, 4^th Edition, (PDF) is your comprehensive guide to crafting the digital games you’ve always wanted to play, offering a non-technical pathway through the intricate world of game design—no coding or artistic expertise required.

Renowned author Tracy Fullerton demystifies the development process by providing straightforward guidance on the structural and narrative elements essential to game design. Through a wealth of examples from popular games, detailed illustrations of design techniques, and a variety of refined exercises, this ebook equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to build captivating and immersive game experiences.

This thoroughly revised 4^th edition boasts expanded discussions on emerging platforms and gameplay genres, incorporating insights on casual gaming and educational games. The content reflects the evolving landscape of the industry, presenting fresh perspectives from leading game designers.

Game Design Workshop, 4e actively engages you in the creative process of prototyping, playtesting, and revising your own game concepts using proven methodologies. These invaluable skills lay the groundwork for your flourishing career in various roles within the game industry, including design, production, programming, and visual aesthetics.

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Reviews

“This is the perfect time for a new Fourth Edition. The updates revive elements of the ebook that are important as examples but don’t drastically alter the great play-centric approach to game design that makes it stand out.” — Colleen Macklin, Associate Professor, Parsons The New School for Design.

“Game Design Workshop, 4th Edition, is an essential resource that has established itself as the benchmark textbook for anyone from beginner to intermediate levels in game design education. This revised edition is vital, relevant, and inspiring for all aspiring game creators.” — Richard Lemarchand, Interactive Media & Games Division, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.

“Tracy Fullerton’s Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games covers everything an aspiring or established game designer needs. It includes in-depth discussions on game theory, conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and fine-tuning, along with practical advice on professional development and job placement. When I was developing my game studies course at the University of Texas at Austin, I recognized this ebook was a must-have.” — Warren Spector, Studio Director, OtherSide Entertainment.

NOTE: Please be aware that this product includes only the ebook version of Game Design Workshop, 4th Edition in PDF format. Access codes are not included.