{"product_id":"2940152486230","title":"How to Make Your Own Video Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 1: Important Tips to Think About Before Making Your Game\u003cbr\u003eHave a Concrete Idea\u003cbr\u003eDetermine Your Audience\u003cbr\u003eConsider Your Platform\u003cbr\u003ePick a Genre\u003cbr\u003eHave a Great Title\u003cbr\u003eWork on Gameplay\u003cbr\u003eBe Realistic\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 2: Coming up with Game Ideas\u003cbr\u003eRead Books\u003cbr\u003eGet Ideas From Movies\u003cbr\u003eUse Other Games\u003cbr\u003eMix Different Ideas\u003cbr\u003eDay Dream\u003cbr\u003eBrainstorm with Your Friends\u003cbr\u003ePay Attention to Your Life\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 3: Choosing an Engine\u003cbr\u003eStencyl\u003cbr\u003eGameMaker\u003cbr\u003eUnity\u003cbr\u003eUnreal Engine\u003cbr\u003eRPG Maker VX\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 4: Secrets on How to Make a Game Great\u003cbr\u003eSmall Learning Curve\u003cbr\u003eContinuous Challenges\u003cbr\u003eSet Appropriate Rewards\u003cbr\u003eFreedom to Make Decisions\u003cbr\u003eDon't Just Focus on the Story, But Gameplay as Well\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 5: Testing Your Game\u003cbr\u003eThink of What You Want to Know After Testing\u003cbr\u003eTest on Every Platform\u003cbr\u003eUse Your Friends\u003cbr\u003eAsk people Online\u003cbr\u003eYour Presence During Testing\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 6: How to Promote a Game\u003cbr\u003eBegin Marketing Before the Release Date\u003cbr\u003eHave a Website\u003cbr\u003eDon't Forget Social Media\u003cbr\u003eJoin Forums\u003cbr\u003eTell Your Friends\u003cbr\u003eConnect with other Developers\u003cbr\u003eChapter # 7: How To Become a Great Game Developer\u003cbr\u003ePlay many video games\u003cbr\u003eDon't Wait for Motivation\u003cbr\u003eLearn Programming\u003cbr\u003eTake Criticism\u003cbr\u003eWork with Other People\u003cbr\u003eWork on Deadlines\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are an avid gamer, you probably have had the will to create your own game. Unfortunately, you had no idea where to start from. In this book, you will discover how you can make a game. Your ideas should not be buried in your head; you just don't know if they could make the next “Grand Theft Auto.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to make a simple game, you mainly need a computer and game-making software. Since you play games all the time, then you already have a computer. If not, you can build one easily. As for the softwares, you can download them online. Some are free while some come at a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking your first game will not be an easy task as there are a couple of things you need to learn first. So you should not have high hopes for your first game. But with time and practice, you will definitely get better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I will show you the best softwares you can use to make your own games. I will also give you things you must think about before you start developing your game. In addition to that, you will also find guidance on testing your game, tips for becoming a great game developer, advice on creating game ideas, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you thought that making games was something only for big companies, this book will show you that you too can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope you will find this book helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendon Cottage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081155592432,"sku":"2940152486230","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152486230_p0.jpg?v=1764021756","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152486230","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}