The Way We Play: Theory of Game Design

Gain insight into what it takes to design and develop your first video game. This book offers a peek behind the scenes, where you will find in-depth knowledge of game design theory and insight into the technical and design aspects of video game development.

The Way We Play allows you to explore game design and theory while also learning the nuances of how games in different genres should be approached, their workings, and successful unique selling points in a competitive gaming field. As you progress further into the book, BAFTA Nominated Young Games Design Mentor Michael Killick walks you through the more technical aspects of game development and shares techniques that will enable you to take your first steps in designing your own games.

Upon completing this book, you will have a firm understanding of the gaming industry, from theory through design and production.

You will:

• Understand theories within games design
• Grasp what it takes to design and create your first game
• Analyze popular games and what made them so great
• Cover all aspects of design to allow you to begin designing your first video game

Michael Killick is a Games Design Teacher, Games Designer, and BAFTA Nominated Young Games Design Mentor. He is currently the lead of a Level 3 Games Development course and the student publishing company, Rizing Games, which offers students the chance to develop and release their mobile and console games to global markets. It’s his job to work with upcoming games designers to show them what they need to know to create their first video games and how they can publish these to the wider gaming world. Due to his work within games development and the support he has provided to young people, he has been chosen to be a BAFTA Member to continue his support for upcoming games designers.