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Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

By Kenwright

Writing great games isn't just about luck or magic - it isn't just about great graphics or storyline - writing a great game is an art! Learn about why so many games end up in the game graveyard.

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230
Publication
15 May 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9798283939766
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Learning to write a game that uses both good game design concept but also analytics and psychology.

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