Books by Matt (Saint Cloud State University Barton

If you want to be successful in any area of game development¿game design, programming, graphics, sound, or publishing¿you should know how standouts in the industry approach their work and address problems. In this book, 16 groundbreaking game developers share their stories and offer advice for anyone aspiring to a career in the games industry. Yoüll learn from their triumphs and failures and see how they dealt with sweeping changes in technology, including critical paradigm shifts from CD-ROMs and 3D graphic cards to the Internet and mobile revolution.

Vintage Games 2.0 explores the most influential videogames of all time. Drawing on interviews as well as the author's own lifelong experience with video games, this book discusses each game's development, predecessors, critical reception, and influence on the industry. It also features rare photos of game boxes and other materials. Vintage Games 2.0 is the ideal book for professionals who desire a broader understanding of the history of videogames and their evolution from a nice to a global market. This version covers cutting-edge, modern games and older games that were not discussed in the previous edition. Bonus chapters with even more games are available for free online!