How games get made : the Stories of the People Who Make and Play the Games We Love

How Games Get Made: The Stories of the People Who Make and Play the Games We Love is your all-in-one comprehensive deep dive into the lives of developers and online platforms that create and broadcast your favorite games. What is it like solo developing a game from scratch? Is employment stable in the industry? And just how do people end up as gaming-focused Twitch streamers or YouTubers for a living? All these questions and more are answered through interviews with the likes of David Cage of Quantic Dream, Feargus Urquhart of Obsidian Entertainment, and Sean Baptiste of Bethesda among many others! Wondering what it's like to work in a corporate setting versus an indie studio? Trying to break into the gaming industry as a content creator? Look no further! How Games Get Made not only goes in depth on the developers, but also takes a comprehensive look at how games get marketed through traditional means as well as through platforms like YouTube and Twitch! How Games Get The Stories of the People Who Make and Play the Games We Love is your all-in-one comprehensive deep dive into the lives of developers and online platforms that create and broadcast your favorite games. What is it like solo developing a game from scratch? Is employment stable in the industry? And just how do people end up as gaming-focused Twitch streamers or YouTubers for a living?All these questions and more are answered through interviews with the likes of David Cage of Quantic Dream, Feargus Urquhart of Obsidian Entertainment, and Sean Baptiste of Bethesda among many others!Wondering what its like to work in a corporate setting versus an indie studio? Trying to break into the gaming industry as a content creator? Look no further! How Games Get Made not only goes in depth on the developers, but also takes a comprehensive look at how games get marketed through traditional means as well as through platforms like YouTube and Twitch! Reviews How Games Get Made dives into the personal side of a creative industry. It wonderfully describes how personal stories contribute to creative genius. Benjamin Noel, Director of the University of Central Florida FEIA games program, ranked #1 by Princeton Review in 2020 for games programs in U.S. Many people around the world love video games, but very few know about the people who make them. Emma did a wonderful job of talking about the creatives behind the games, their personal journeys, what motivates them and what made them want to become who they are today. David Cage, CEO of Quantic Dream The perilous, proverbial blizzard of modern game development has never been more treacherous, but with Ms. Schaale's tome as a guide, the next generation of game designers has a better chance than ever of getting to the top." Jonathan Holmes, former Editor in Chief of Destructoid "Packed with insights and stories from gaming veterans, How Games Get Made should prove interesting to anyone who wants to discover the myriad career paths and skill sets one can use to become part of the video game industry, as well as to gamers who want an accessible behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making their favorite games." Chris Hoffman, former Nintendo Power senior editor and current writer for Nintendo Power Pros Podcast __How Games Get Made: The Stories of the People Who Make and Play the Games We Love__ is your all-in-one comprehensive deep dive into the lives of developers and online platforms that create and broadcast your favorite games. What is it like solo developing a game from scratch? Is employment stable in the industry? And just how do people end up as gaming-focused Twitch streamers or YouTubers for a living? All these questions and more are answered through interviews with the likes of David Cage of Quantic Dream, Feargus Urquhart of Obsidian Entertainment, and Sean Baptiste of Bethesda among many others! Wondering what it's like to work in a corporate setting versus an indie studio? Trying to break into the gaming industry as a content creator? Look no further! __How Games Get Made__ not only goes in depth on the developers, but also takes a comprehensive look at how games get marketed through traditional means as well as through platforms like YouTube and Twitch!