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The 36 contributions in this collection describe each component of the game publishing and retailing industry, outline how to start a game development company, and suggest strategies for bringing a new game to market and managing the production process. The second edition adds chapters on middleware, the simulation and training industry, and psychological profiling. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Secrets of the Game Business, Second Edition unveils the inner workings of the flashy, but very serious game development and publishing industry. If you are thinking about creating a game development company, want your existing company to prosper for a long time, or just want to understand how and why the business evolved to its current dynamics, you have come to the right place. This new edition is a compilation of the wisdom of dozens of industry insiders, publishing executives, veteran producers, independent studio owners, and writers. The book includes several new articles, and has been reorganized and updated to thoroughly cover the current state of the industry. With the insights provided throughout the book, you?ll have a solid understanding of the business and find valuable ideas to get you started in the business or improve your own company.
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