Video Game Writing from Micro to Macro - Softcover

Maurice Suckling; Marek Walton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936420155 ISBN 13: 9781936420155

Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information, 2012

Synopsis

This book explores the challenging and evolving world of the games writer. Split into four sections, it provides a general overview, then looks at what a games writer does - covering collaboration, narrative design, editing, and adaptations. The third section elaborates on the finer details of the craft such as environmental storytelling, layering stories, and sandbox design storytelling. The book finishes with hard-earned wisdom from over 50 writers working in the games industry today. Packed with practical samples, case studies and exercises, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the world of games writing.

About this title

About the Author

Maurice Suckling has created stories and written scripts for numerous successful video games in all genres and is currently a writer for The Mustard Corporation. Marek Walton, (the Mustard Corporation), has worked on numerous games including Driver: Parallel Lines, Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection, and Mindjack.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936420155
• ISBN 13: 9781936420155
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300