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DESIGNING VIDEO GAMES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CREATING GREAT GAMES

  • Writer: Dean Guadagno
    Dean Guadagno
  • 21 hours ago
  • 1 min read

Stuart Maine


 

Have you ever played a video game and wondered how it was made? Do you have an idea for a game but don’t know where to start?


Maybe you’re curious about the skills needed to land a job as a video game developer?


Designing Video Games breaks down the tools and techniques behind game development, offering practical advice to help you create experiences that captivate players and transport them to worlds of mystery and adventure.


Packed with real-world examples and insider tips, this guide walks you through every step of the process:


  • Thinking up and evaluating ideas

  • Turning ideas into solid designs

  • Understanding your audience

  • Creating engaging game content

  • Using psychology to enhance gameplay

  • Fixing common development problems

  • Polishing, marketing, and releasing your game


Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, this book shows you that yes—you absolutely have what it takes to make great video games.

 

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9781399038669

2025

216

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Designing Video Games: A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Great Games

 

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