Level design: games programming Books
MIT Press Ltd Handbook of GameBased Learning The MIT Press
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to the latest research and theory on learning and instruction with computer games.This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the latest research on learning and instruction with computer games. Unlike other books on the topic, which emphasize game development or best practices, Handbook of Game-Based Learning is based on empirical findings and grounded in psychological and learning sciences theory. The contributors, all leading researchers in the field, offer a range of perspectives, including cognitive, motivational, affective, and sociocultural. They explore research on whether (and how) computer games can help students learn educational content and academic skills; which game features (including feedback, incentives, adaptivity, narrative theme, and game mechanics) can improve the instructional effectiveness of these games; and applications, including games for learning in STEM disciplines, for training cognitive skills, for workforce lea
£96.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Video Game Level Design
Book SynopsisLevel design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry. The increasingly complex role of the Level Designer requires technical and creative skill as it brings together architecture, art, player psychology, interaction design, usability, and experience design. This book explores in detail the principles designers employ when planning levels and building engaging spaces for the player. As well as practical approaches to level design, the book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the processes and charts a path towards thinking like a Level Designer. Throughout the book you will be guided through the fundamentals of level design: each chapter builds on the types of research, ideation, best practices, and methodologies Level Designers employ when creating prototypes and shipped games. A series of interviews with designers and case studiTrade ReviewA pragmatic approach to level design that captures the critical elements needed to conceptualize and create meaningful player experiences. Michael Salmond uses practical and straightforward examples to clearly define and explore the key considerations of game and level designers alike. The content is diverse covering many topics, yet succinct and to the point. This book fills a critical void for video game education. * Johnny Luce, co-owner, software designer, and engineer at augzoo *This is an excellent book on level design, with a wealth of up-to-date and varied examples. It is highly visual and extremely readable, giving a comprehensive view of the area in a way that is colorful and engaging, whilst maintaining a good level of technicality. It is ideal for students studying game design, in order to develop their understanding of the theories and practices involved in level design as a specialism * J. Weinel, University of Greenwich, UK *Table of Contents1. What Is Level Design? 2. Creating Immersive, Believable Worlds 3. Design for Narrative 4. Environment Design vs Level Design 5. Building Worlds 6. Design for Single & Multiplayer 7. Level Design is Agile Design 8. The Language of Level Design 9. Prototyping Level Design 10. The Game Is the Level, the Level Is the Game 11. Communication and Final Touches 12. Where to Next?
£29.69
Taylor & Francis Inc Level Design: Concept, Theory, and Practice
Book SynopsisGood or bad level design can make or break any game, so it is surprising how little reference material exists for level designers. Beginning level designers have a limited understanding of the tools and techniques they can use to achieve their goals, or even define them. This book is the first to use a conceptual and theoretical foundation to build such a set of practical tools and techniques. It is tied to no particular technology or genre, so it will be a useful reference for many years to come. Kremers covers many concepts universal to level design, such as interactivity, world building, immersion, sensory perception, pace, and more, and he shows how to apply these concepts in practical ways, with many examples from real games.Trade ReviewA book on level design comprehensive and relevant enough that I can recommend it to professional colleagues and students alike. The industry has needed a book like this for years. Kremers leaves no stone unturned, touching upon the relationship between level design and the game’s lighting, audio, story, artificial intelligence, mechanics, puzzles . . . It’s a truly grand task to take in the domain of ‘level design’ and try to wrap it up into a book of manageable length. Kremers has succeeded in doing so, unafraid to mix in the relevant considerations of game design, art, and psychology where applicable.—Chris DeLeon, February 2010This is not just another book that deals with the discipline of level design. ... This book covers relevant concepts and theories behind designing levels. Instruction in building levels is replaced by fascinating examinations behind the reasons why. —A. Chen, CHOICE Magazine, June 2010Table of ContentsIntroduction to Level Design. Emotional Feedback Systems. Game Environments. Game Stories. Designing Gameplay. Final Thoughts.
£63.64
