Video Game Design For Dummies (Wiley)
Friday, 23 May 2025

This book looks at what it takes to design games from concept to completion. Alexia Mandeville, an experienced video game developer, explains the theory behind great gaming experiences, and the tools to bring game ideas to life. Choose the right game engines and design tools for any project and get step-by-step advice on testing and debugging the games you've made.

 

Author: Alexia Mandeville
Publisher: For Dummies
Date: May 2025
Pages: 336
ISBN: 978-1394308170
Print: 1394308175
Kindle: B0F49G2RL7
Audience: General
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Category: Graphics & Games

vidgamedummies

  • Learn what makes games fun
  • Keep your players interested
  • Choose the right game engines
  • Test to improve and debug your game
  • Understand game design career paths
  • Design original characters, worlds, and plots
  • Collaborate with other designers
  • Plan game design and development

 

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