Game Development Essentials: Game Story & Character Development

xxiii, 264 pp. An interesting glimpse into video game development at the beginning of the 21st century, with images from contemporary games, including Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and God of War. Shows how to create compelling stories and characters specifically for games. The book examines the history of storytelling, traditional and game-specific story structure, and all aspects of character development, including physical, psychological, sociological, and verbal. Filled with commentary from game industry professionals-and featuring a companion CD containing game story documentation and demos-Game Story & Character Development is an essential guide for game designers, writers, students, and professionals.