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The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design (Paperback)

by Flint Dille (Author), John Zuur Platten (Author)
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Product Description
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.


About the Author
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.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Lone Eagle (January 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 158065066X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580650663
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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