Better Game Characters by Design: A Psychological Approach [With Dvdrom]

by Katherine Isbister

Book Overview

Games are poised for a major evolution, driven by growth in technical sophistication and audience reach. Characters that create powerful social and emotional connections with players throughout the game-play itself (not just in cut scenes) will be essential to next-generation games.

However, the principles of sophisticated character design and interaction are not widely understood within the game development community. Further complicating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558609210
• ISBN13: 9781558609211
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.9" x 9.4"