Getting Gamers

Author : Jamie Madigan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781538121337
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Getting Gamers written by Jamie Madigan and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A psychologist and life-long fan of video games helps you understand what psychology has to say about why video games and mobile game apps are designed the way they are, why players behave as they do, and the psychological tricks used to market and sell them.

Author : Celia Hodent
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000194760
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Psychology of Video Games written by Celia Hodent and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena? The Psychology of Video Games introduces the curious reader to the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game makers and players. Assuming no specialist knowledge, this concise, approachable guide is a starter book for anyone intrigued by what makes video games engaging and what is their psychological impact on gamers. It digests the research exploring the benefits gaming can have on players in relation to education and healthcare, considers the concerns over potential negative impacts such as pathological gaming, and concludes with some ethics considerations. With gaming being one of the most popular forms of entertainment today, The Psychology of Video Games shows the importance of understanding the human brain and its mental processes to foster ethical and inclusive video games.

Author : Jeff Compton
Publisher : Third Dimension Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0977704130
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Games Managers Play written by Jeff Compton and published by Third Dimension Publishing. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all play mental games. It is part of our humanity. You play games with your loved ones, your friends, and your employees. People also play games with you. We are usually unaware of the games that we are engaged in. If you are not mindful of the mental games that are going on around you, then the chances of you winning at these psychological interactions is left up to chance! The edge goes to the one who understands these games, and knows how to play and win! In the past four years, Jeff Compton, has worked with over 150,000 managers and supervisors world-wide in his research into the psychological interactions between managers and employees. In this ground-breaking book, Jeff exposes the mental games that we play and shows you how to win them all! No matter who you are, or what position you hold, learning to communicate your objectives into the mind of others will place you in the upper-echelon of what is considered a great manager. The secrets that reside within this book will help you achieve this plateau. Your use of these techniques will make you persuasive and effective. You will build productivity and increase the harmony of the workplace, where common managers fail to achieve results. You will become a champion of the games managers play!

Author : Emma Schaale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781636765488
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book How Games Get Made written by Emma Schaale and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Games Get Made: The Stories of the People Who Make and Play the Games We Love is your all-in-one comprehensive deep dive into the lives of developers and online platforms that create and broadcast your favorite games. What is it like solo developing a game from scratch? Is employment stable in the industry? And just how do people end up as gaming-focused Twitch streamers or YouTubers for a living? All these questions and more are answered through interviews with the likes of David Cage of Quantic Dream, Feargus Urquhart of Obsidian Entertainment, and Sean Baptiste of Bethesda among many others! Wondering what it's like to work in a corporate setting versus an indie studio? Trying to break into the gaming industry as a content creator? Look no further! How Games Get Made not only goes in depth on the developers, but also takes a comprehensive look at how games get marketed through traditional means as well as through platforms like YouTube and Twitch!

Author : Tyler "Ninja" Blevins
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1984826751
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Ninja: Get Good written by Tyler "Ninja" Blevins and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your game plan for outclassing the rest at playing video games. “Get the right gear, practice the right way, and get into the right headspace and you too can Get Good.”—Time Packed with illustrations, photographs, anecdotes, and insider tips, this complete compendium includes everything Tyler "Ninja" Blevins wishes he knew before he got serious about gaming. Here's how to: • Build a gaming PC • Practice with purpose • Develop strategy • Improve your game sense • Pull together the right team • Stream with skill • Form a community online • And much more Video games come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches. Who knows—you may even beat him one day. As he says, that's up to you. Praise for Ninja: Get Good “If you’re a casual gamer looking to refine your gaming skills or equipment, or someone considering getting into esports, then livestreamer and gaming guru Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins’ book could be the perfect guide.”—Los Angeles Times “It’s perfect for young kids just getting into gaming after watching streamers, like Ninja, and their parents who may not know much about gaming and streaming . . . It’s an all-in-one checklist of everything you need to start up on a streaming life. This book breaks down complex and sometimes obscure concepts in gaming that many non-gamer parents may not know about or the kids know about instinctually but can't put into words.”—GameCrate

Author : Scott Steinberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1430320281
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Get Rich Playing Games written by Scott Steinberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GET PAID TO PLAY! 30 years in the making, the first book to offer everything you need to go from rags to riches in the fabulous videogame industry is here - are you ready to nail the ultimate high score? A must-have for anyone seeking a career in game art, design, audio, programming, marketing, journalism and sales! Learn how to break into the business and hit the jackpot from industry legends including Shigeru Miyamoto, Sid Meier, Trip Hawkins, Will Wright and more! Foreword by Atari founder Nolan Bushnell."Finally, a book that shows you how to make all your dreams come true - and make serious money doing it!" -Brian Fargo, Founder, Interplay/InXile Ent."Reveals the secrets of playing to win... and how to do it making great games!" -"Wild Bill" Stealey, Founder, MicroProse/Int. Magic"A must-read... The first book on the videogame business that's both insightful and entertaining." -Ed Zobrist, President, Sierra Online

Author : Ted H. Hull
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 1425896936
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Math Games: Getting to the Core of Conceptual Understanding ebook written by Ted H. Hull and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focus on the teaching and learning of mathematics through the use of games. Based on current research and correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards, this resource provides both teachers and students with rich opportunities to engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Each concept-building game supports students' learning and understanding concepts. Games are provided in the following categories: Counting and Cardinality; Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Expressions and Equations; Functions; Numbers and Operations in Base Ten; Numbers and Operations--Fractions; The Number System; Ratio and Proportional Relationships; Measurement and Data; Geometry; and Statistics and Probability.

Author : Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508172978
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Getting Paid to Make Games and Apps written by Kristina Lyn Heitkamp and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers readers the chance to discover career options in game and app development and the education that will qualify them for those options. Apart from figuring out the creative side, the reader will also discover what is necessary to break into an extremely competitive market as a professional.

Author : David Whitney
Publisher : Candlewick
ISBN 13 : 1536210307
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Get Coding 2! Build Five Computer Games Using HTML and JavaScript written by David Whitney and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to learn how to code a game? Get an introduction to programming with this fun and accessible guide. Learn HTML and JavaScript. Design and build five interactive computer games. Create cool graphics. Code simple artificial intelligence. This appealing guide, covering essential coding concepts, offers an ideal introduction to all these activities and more. By following simple step-by-step instructions and completing five exciting missions, aspiring programmers are invited to code well-known games such as tic-tac-toe and table tennis, then customize their projects to test their skills.

Author : Larissa Hjorth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135843171
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Gaming Cultures and Place in Asia-Pacific written by Larissa Hjorth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection explores the politics of game play and its cultural context by focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing from micro ethnographic studies to macro political economy analysis of techno-nationalisms and transcultural flows of cultural capital, it provides an interdisciplinary model for thinking through the politics of gaming.