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Author: Jason W. Bay
Publisher:
Published: 2017-07-04
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780692920923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to start your career making video games from game industry expert Jason W. Bay! This practical "question and answer" book offers insider advice, information, and inspiration on how to get a job and grow your career making video games.
Author: Marc Mencher
Publisher: New Riders Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780735713079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn from industry insiders at Sony, Pixar, InfoGames, Electronic Arts and Midway about how they got in the game. Despite the fact that the games industry has now surpassed films in terms of size and revenues, there is a dearth of information on how to get a job in the industry.This book answers those questions.
Author: Joe Funk
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 0545218500
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEvery gamer dreams of getting paid to play their favourite video games! But it's not just a dream. There are a ton of amazingly cool jobs in computer and video games, and gamers can learn all about those careers in this book. Packed with basic facts, education suggestions, and interviews with professional gamers, this book is perfect for video game fans everywhere!
Author: Flint Dille
Publisher: Lone Eagle
Published: 2008-01-08
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 158065066X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK• Authors are top game designers • Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bible There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design goes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics include integrating story into the game, writing the game script, putting together the game bible, creating the design document, and working on original intellectual property versus working with licenses. Finally, there’s complete information on how to present a visionary new idea to developers and publishers. Got game? Get The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.
Author: David S. J. Hodgson
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Published: 2007-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780761557050
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"If you've ever thought of making games professionally, and you want to stick a toe in the water, if you want to see how games get made, I can't think of a better way than this." —David Perry, Game Industry Guru You want to get a job in video games. And so does everybody else. Learn about dozens of video game career fields and what to expect once you've made it to the big time. Plus, get expert advice from a bona-fide career counselor to figure out which job is right for you. With over 250 combined years of video game experience between these covers, you won't find a more comprehensive insider's view of the career paths that will get you Paid to Play. •Completely revised and expanded with updated salary breakdowns! •Brand new information from video game company human resources personnel on what they look for in new applicants. Real advice from the people who actually read résumés! •Expanded details and contact information on colleges that offer video game career oriented degrees and classes. •Exclusive interviews from over 100 game professionals including John Romero, Dan Hsu, and many more. •Find out how to get jobs at companies like EA, Sony, Sega, THQ, Ubisoft, LucasArts, BioWare, and Criterion, from the pros who have already done it. •Original illustrations by Penny Arcade.
Author: Scott Rogers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2010-09-29
Total Pages: 515
ISBN-13: 0470970928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesign and build cutting-edge video games with help from video game expert Scott Rogers! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren’t sure where to start, then this is the book for you. Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed the hits Pac Man World, Maxim vs. Army of Zin, and SpongeBob Squarepants, this book is full of Rogers's wit and imaginative style that demonstrates everything you need to know about designing great video games. Features an approachable writing style that considers game designers from all levels of expertise and experience Covers the entire video game creation process, including developing marketable ideas, understanding what gamers want, working with player actions, and more Offers techniques for creating non-human characters and using the camera as a character Shares helpful insight on the business of design and how to create design documents So, put your game face on and start creating memorable, creative, and unique video games with this book!
Author: Lisa Heffernan
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Published: 2019-09-03
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 1250188954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.
Author: John Pearl
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2016-08-01
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 1317579593
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe game industry continues to grow and evolve as the years pass. Despite this growth, the competition in obtaining a career in video games remains as arduous as ever. Becoming a Video Game Artist helps guide readers from their first steps of making a portfolio, to acing the job interview and beyond. John Pearl explores the different art related jobs and their responsibilities. Questions are posed to industry professionals throughout each chapter to help with the reader’s growth and understanding. Becoming a Video Game Artist is the ultimate roadmap in navigating a career in video games by teaching how to make your portfolio shine, what expect once hired, and how to make the best decisions to help flourish your talents and cultivate an exciting career.
Author: Jonathan Cooper
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2021-04-19
Total Pages: 307
ISBN-13: 1000357805
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe second edition of Game Anim expands upon the first edition with an all-new chapter on 2D and Pixel Art Animation, an enhanced mocap chapter covering the latest developments in Motion Matching, and even more interviews with top professionals in the field. Combined with everything in the first edition, this updated edition provides the reader with an even more comprehensive understanding of all areas of video game animation – from small indie projects to the latest AAA blockbusters. Key Features • New 2nd Edition Content: An all-new chapter on 2D and Pixel Art Animation, Motion Matching, and more • 20 Years of Insight: Accumulated knowledge from 2 decades of experience in all areas of game animation. • The 5 Fundamentals: Reinterprets the classic 12 animation principles and sets out 5 new fundamentals for great game animation. • Full Production Cycle: Walks through every stage of a game production from the animator’s perspective. • Animator Interviews: Notable game animators offer behind-the-scenes stories, tips, and advice. • Free Animation Rig: Free "AZRI" maya rig, tutorials and other resources on the accompanying website: www.gameanim.com/book About The Author Jonathan Cooper is an award-winning video game animator who has brought virtual characters to life professionally since 2000, leading teams on large projects such as the Assassin’s Creed and Mass Effect series, with a focus on memorable stories and characters and cutting-edge video game animation. He has since focused on interactive cinematics in the latest chapters of the DICE and Annie award-winning series Uncharted and The Last of Us. Jonathan has presented at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and at other conferences across Canada and the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Design honors degree in animation.
Author: Raph Koster
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2013-11-08
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1449363172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game. Why do some games become boring quickly, while others remain fun for years? How do games serve as fundamental and powerful learning tools? Whether you’re a game developer, dedicated gamer, or curious observer, this illustrated, fully updated edition helps you understand what drives this major cultural force, and inspires you to take it further. You’ll discover that: Games play into our innate ability to seek patterns and solve puzzles Most successful games are built upon the same elements Slightly more females than males now play games Many games still teach primitive survival skills Fictional dressing for modern games is more developed than the conceptual elements Truly creative designers seldom use other games for inspiration Games are beginning to evolve beyond their prehistoric origins
