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Strap your seat-belt on and get ready for a fascinating ride through the fastest-growing segment of the entertainment industry! As gaming evolves into a powerhouse industry and a much-in-demand career opportunity, the need has never been greater for a book that offers a penetrating introduction to the field and a clear explanation of the keys to success. A highly respected industry observer and gaming instructor in Southern California, author Jeannie Novak showcases in this definitive work every important aspect of game development, beginning with a highly informative chapter on the background of the industry that provides the historical context for later chapters. The first in a planned series of gaming books, Game Development Essentials: An Introduction examines content creation and the concepts behind the development of story, character, environment, level design, user interface, and music. Novak also looks to the future of gaming and in particular at such promising technologies as online and mobile gaming. An entertaining read and a thoroughly researched and knowledgeable overview of the field, Game Development Essentials: An Introduction is an indispensable gateway to one of the most exciting career opportunities in the country today.
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Jeannie Novak is a subject matter expert and instructor for the Game Art & Design program at the Art Institute Online - and she teaches at UCLA Extension, Art Center College of Design, and the Academy of Entertainment and Technology at Santa Monica College.
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