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The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design

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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 Biography

Flint Dille and John Zuur Platten's company, The Bureau of Film and Games, develops original games for next-generation platforms. They co-wrote Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, which GameSpot called 'superb...one of the year's best action games.' Flint Dille's credits include Dead to Rights and Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu. John Zuur Platten's credits include Red Ninja and Scooby-Doo 2005. The authors live in Los Angeles.

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Flint Dille is an American writer and game designer. He is best known for his animated work, includingTransformers, G.I. Joe, and An American Tail- Fievel Goes West. He has also written for games, including The Chronicles of Riddick- Escape from Butcher Bay and Dead to Rights. He is the author with John Zuur Platten of The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design. John Zuur Platten began his career at Universal Studios, working as a production coordinator on a number of series including Lassie and Harry and the Hendersons. He currently works in games and interactive media, and was the producer, lead designer, director, and writer for the Eidos video game Fear Effect. He lives in California.
Release date Australia
January 8th, 2008
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  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
272
Dimensions
153x228x15
ISBN-13
9781580650663
Product ID
2305906

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