Introduction To Games, Game Play And Game Experience

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Are you game for an industry having an annual sales in the U.S. in excess of seven billion dollars? If you are, this book is your tour guide for the absorbing form of mainstream entertainment called Games. The book exposes the current trends in the Games industry and then goes on to prophesize the impact of this industry on the future in an informal and entertaining, yet enriching narrative. Key Features Elements and Principles of Game Design and Technology The current crop of computer games with a peek into the next generation of console titles Design, visual and narrative components of games Game development process with an overview of the team, its responsibilities and the tools at its disposal. Wrapping up with a look at the glamorous Game Development Industry, this scintillating book leaves you raring to know more! Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Overview of Games, Game Play and Game Experience Chapter 2 - Evolution of Video and Computer Games: Part One Chapter 3 - Evolution of Video and Computer Games: Part Two Chapter 4 - Evolution of Video and Computer Games: Part Three Chapter 5 - Game Components: Part one Chapter 6 - Game Components: Part Two Chapter 7 - Game Development Team Chapter 8 - Game Development Process: Part One, Concepts and Pre-Production Chapter 9 - Game Development Process: Part Two, Production and Post-Release Chapter 10 - Business of Game Development, Current Gaming Trends and the Future of Game Development Glossary Bibliography