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Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2022-08-17
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-17 with Computers categories.
Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play (F2P) continues the series’ focus on examining genres with a look at the history and methodology behind free-to-play and mobile games. The genre is one of the most lucrative and controversial in the industry. Josh Bycer lays out not only the potential and pitfalls of this design but also explores the ethics behind good and bad monetization. This book offers: A comprehensive look at the practices behind the most popular free-to-play and mobile games A detailed talk about the ethics of F2P, and one of the few honest looks at it from both sides of the argument A perfect read for designers, students, or people wanting to educate themselves about the practices of the genre Joshua Bycer is a Game Design Critic with more than seven years of experience critically analyzing game design and the industry itself. In that time, through Game-Wisdom.com, he has interviewed hundreds of game developers and members of the industry about what it means to design video games.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025-06-30
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-30 with Computers categories.
Game Design Critic and expert Joshua Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Dive series for a look at one of the most popular, and confusing, genres out there. Metroidvania is a genre of high‐highs and low‐lows, and Josh is taking up the task to explain what a metroidvania is, the very long history and variety of it, and what you need to do to create one yourself. • A look at the history of metroidvania design • A primer on 2D platforming UI/UX • Explaining the design and specific elements that make a metroidvania or could be applied to other genres • Perfect for designers and students alike
Game Design Deep Dive Horror
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-10-07
Game Design Deep Dive Horror written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-07 with Computers categories.
The Game Design Deep Dive series examines a specific game system or mechanic over the course of the history of the industry. This entry will examine the history and design of the horror genre and elements in video games. The author analyzes early video game examples, including the differences between survival, action-horror, and psychological horror. Thanks to recent hits like Five Night’s at Freddy’s, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and recent Resident Evil titles, the horror genre has seen a strong resurgence. For this book in the Game Design Deep Dive series, Joshua Bycer will go over the evolution of horror in video games and game design, and what it means to create a terrifying and chilling experience. FEATURES • Written for anyone interested in the horror genre, anyone who wants to understand game design, or anyone simply curious from a historical standpoint • Includes real game examples to highlight the discussed topics and mechanics • Explores the philosophy and aspects of horror that can be applied to any medium • Serves as a perfect companion for someone building their first game or as part of a game design classroom Joshua Bycer is a game design critic with more than eight years of experience critically analyzing game design and the industry itself. In that time, through Game-Wisdom, he has interviewed hundreds of game developers and members of the industry about what it means to design video games. He also strives to raise awareness about the importance of studying game design by giving lectures and presentations. His first book was 20 Essential Games to Study. He continues to work on the Game Design Deep Dive series.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-10-30
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-30 with Art categories.
Game Design Critic Josh Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Dive series to discuss the Role-Playing Game genre. Arguably one of the most recognizable in the industry today, what is and what isn’t an RPG has changed over the years. From the origins in the tabletop market, to now having its design featured all over, it is one of the most popular genres to draw inspiration from and build games around. This is a genre that looks easy from the outside to make, but requires understanding a variety of topics to do right. A breakdown of RPG mechanics and systems, perfect for anyone wanting to study or make one themselves The history of the genre – from tabletop beginnings to its worldwide appeal The reach of the genre – a look at just some of the many different takes on RPGs that have grown over the past 40 years An examination of how RPG systems can be combined with other designs to create brand new takes
Game Design Deep Dive Horror
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-10-08
Game Design Deep Dive Horror written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-08 with Computers categories.
The Game Design Deep Dive series examines a specific game system or mechanic over the course of the history of the industry. This entry will examine the history and design of the horror genre and elements in video games. The author analyzes early video game examples, including the differences between survival, action-horror, and psychological horror. Thanks to recent hits like Five Night’s at Freddy’s, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and recent Resident Evil titles, the horror genre has seen a strong resurgence. For this book in the Game Design Deep Dive series, Joshua Bycer will go over the evolution of horror in video games and game design, and what it means to create a terrifying and chilling experience. FEATURES • Written for anyone interested in the horror genre, anyone who wants to understand game design, or anyone simply curious from a historical standpoint • Includes real game examples to highlight the discussed topics and mechanics • Explores the philosophy and aspects of horror that can be applied to any medium • Serves as a perfect companion for someone building their first game or as part of a game design classroom Joshua Bycer is a game design critic with more than eight years of experience critically analyzing game design and the industry itself. In that time, through Game-Wisdom, he has interviewed hundreds of game developers and members of the industry about what it means to design video games. He also strives to raise awareness about the importance of studying game design by giving lectures and presentations. His first book was 20 Essential Games to Study. He continues to work on the Game Design Deep Dive series.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-04-07
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-07 with Computers categories.
Game Design Deep Dive: Roguelikes examines the history and rise of the often-confusing roguelike genre. Despite being more than 30 years old, the roguelike genre remains a mystery to a lot of consumers and developers. Procedural generation, or having the game generate content, has been a cornerstone and point of complexity since its inception. The 2010s saw an explosion of new designs and examples, along with a debate about what a roguelike is. The genre found its way back to mainstream audiences with the award-winning Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls. Since then, roguelikes have revolutionized the way we see and design games. Author and game design critic Joshua Bycer explains the differences between the various roguelike designs and give a detailed blueprint showing what makes the best ones work. The first of its kind talking about the roguelike genre Examines the design and methodology of roguelike games and the different variations A high-level discussion and breakdown of procedural and random content generation Joshua Bycer is a game design critic with more than seven years of experience critically analyzing game design and the industry itself. In that time, through Game-Wisdom, he has interviewed hundreds of game developers and members of the industry about what it means to design video games. He is also a public speaker and presenter at schools and libraries on game design and game development.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025 with Art categories.
Game Design Deep Dive: Real-Time Strategy focuses on what was once one of the most popular genres in the world and the one that truly kicked off the rise of eSports. It has seen more fundamental changes as a genre than any other genre, and Game Design Critic Josh Bycer will talk about its history and where it stands today with regard to its relevancy in the market. Key Features: Discusses balancing and designing asymmetrical features and units. Explores user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) design and building effective GUIs. Examines the differences between multiplayer and single-player balancing and how to appeal to both audiences. Provides predictions on the next big trend for the genre.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : JOSHUA. BYCER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-08
Game Design Deep Dive written by JOSHUA. BYCER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08 with categories.
In Game Design Deep Dive: Trading & Collectible Card Games, game design analyst Josh Bycer is back to discuss the deck building genre. Perfect for students and designers to learn about designing deck builders and card-based games.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Computer games categories.
The Game Design Deep Dive series examines specific game systems or mechanics over the course of the history of the industry. This book examines the history of jumping - one of the oldest mechanics in the industry - and how it has evolved and changed over the years. The author looks at the transition from 2D to 3D and multiple elements that make jumping more complicated than it looks from a design perspective. Key Selling Points: The first in a series of books that focus entirely on a singular game design system or mechanic, in this case: jumping. A perfect read for anyone interested in understanding game design, or just curious from a historical standpoint. A must read for anyone interested in building their own platformer or just interested in the history of the game industry's most famous game mechanic. This book is a perfect companion for someone building their first game or as part of a game design classroom. Includes real game examples to highlight the discussed topics and mechanics. Joshua Bycer is a Game Design Critic with more than seven years of experience critically analyzing game design and the industry itself. In that time, through Game-Wisdom, he has interviewed hundreds of game developers and members of the industry about what it means to design video games. He also strives to raise awareness about the importance of studying game design by giving lectures and presentations; his first book was titled 20 Essential Games to Study.
Game Design Deep Dive
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Author : Joshua Bycer
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2025
Game Design Deep Dive written by Joshua Bycer and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025 with Computers categories.
Game Design Critic and expert Josh Bycer is back with another entry in the Game Design Deep Dive series for a look at one of the most popular, and confusing, genres out there.