Cunningham, Kevin
Summary: With advanced HD graphics, motion controls, and 3-D images, video games have come a long way since their earliest days. While these games are fun to play, making them is no simple process. Readers will see how large teams of specialized workers come together to design, plan, and program today's cutting edge video games.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 CUNCeceri, Kathy
Summary: Explains the compelling nature of video games and the commonalities shared between ancient and modern games, introducing their mathematical, scientific, and psychological properties through a series of design projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 CECAdamson, Heather
Summary: "Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the video game's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2016
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Summary: "Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 KENSummary: In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo's best-loved games. This full-color hardcover volume and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn't make it into the game itself. Explore the world of Super Mario...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Comics 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 793.93 ARTHudak, Heather C.
Summary: Who wants to design games? In this title, prospective game designers will meet pioneers in the game design field, examine the history of game design, and learn about how games are created, the move from arcades to homes, and future trends in the game design industry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2019