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Game Dev Stories Volume 1: Interviews About Game Development and Culture

by David L. Craddock

Voices from across game development

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Voices from across game development

Drawing on interviews from David L. Craddock’s archives, this volume brings together perspectives from artists, writers, programmers, and designers working in the video game industry. The conversations touch on who these contributors are, the paths they have taken, and their work in a field shaped by many different roles. Named interviewees include John Romero, Tom Hall, and Matt Householder. The collection offers a behind-the-scenes view of game development and culture through the people involved in making games.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Those interested in how different roles contribute to video game development
  • Readers curious about the careers and perspectives of people in the games industry
  • Aspiring game developers seeking first-hand industry viewpoints

Themes

Video game developmentGame industry careersCreative and technical rolesVideo game culture

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Book overview

Game Dev Stories: Interviews About Game Development and Culture Volumes 1 and 2 are a collection of interviews from renowned author David L. Craddock as he explores all corners of the video game industry. Collected from the author's archives, Game Dev Stories gathers conversations with individuals from all corners of the industry: Who they are, the paths they paved, and their contributions to this multibillion-dollar industry. This text offers viewpoints from well-known individuals like John Romero, Tom Hall, and Matt Householder. From artists and writers to programmers and designers, Game Dev Stories offers amazing insights and understanding to what occurs behind the screens of your favorite games and may help inspire future game developers in pursuing their dreams.

 

Author Bio

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture, including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room, and fiction for young adults, including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter.

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