The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design

by DILLE, FLINTZUUR PLATTEN, JOHN

• ISBN13: 9781580650663
• ISBN10: 158065066X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2008-01-08
• Publisher: Lone Eagle

Summary

Authors are top game designers Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bible There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. ButThe Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Designgoes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics include integrating story into the game, writing the game script, putting together the game bible, creating the design document, and working on original intellectual property versus working with licenses. Finally, there's complete information on how to present a visionary new idea to developers and publishers. Got game? GetThe Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.

Author Biography

Flint Dille is an American writer and game designer. He is best known for his animated work, including Transformers, G.I. Joe, and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. He has also written for games, including The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay and Dead to Rights. He is the author with John Zuur Platten of The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.

John Zuur Platten began his career at Universal Studios, working as a production coordinator on a number of series including Lassie and Harry and the Hendersons. He currently works in games and interactive media, and was the producer, lead designer, director, and writer for the Eidos video game Fear Effect. He lives in California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction	p. vii
The Influences of Storytelling in a Digital Universe	p. 1
Video Game Story Structure and Work Approach	p. 14
Game Story Theory and Dialogue	p. 35
Video Game Construction Techniques and Strategies	p. 49
Building Characters	p. 65
Steps to the Game Concept and Script	p. 89
The High-Level Design Document	p. 101
Game Properties as Franchises	p. 111
Inside the Creative Process	p. 119
The Team and the Dynamics of Development	p. 137
Changes, Revisions, and Creative Criticism	p. 150
Getting Down to Business	p. 171
Career Considerations	p. 178
End Game: Wrapping It Up	p. 196
Game Glossary	p. 201
Backwater Game Design Document	p. 219
Sample Sequences	p. 246
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