Game Dev Stories Volume 1: Interviews About Game Development and Culture

Length: 192 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2021-08-26
ISBN-10: 1032059052
ISBN-13: 9781032059051
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

Game Dev Stories: Interviews About Game Development and Culture Volumes 1 and 2 are a collection of interviews from renowned author David L. Craddock as he explores all corners of the video game industry. Collected from the author’s archives, Game Dev Stories gathers conversations with individuals from all corners of the industry: Who they are, the paths they paved, and their contributions to this multibillion-dollar industry. This text offers viewpoints from well-known individuals like John Romero, Tom Hall, and Matt Householder. From artists and writers to programmers and designers, Game Dev Stories offers amazing insights and understanding to what occurs behind the screens of your favorite games and may help inspire future game developers in pursuing their dreams.

Author Bio

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture, including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series, Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room, and fiction for young adults, including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter.

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: Minding My Qs and As
Part I: Old-School
	Chapter 1: The Rise and Fall of Cheat Codes
		Part 1: Dan Amrich, Editor— GamePro, Official Xbox Magazine (OXM), and Games Radar
		Part 2: David Brevik and Scott Miller
		Part 3: Richard Aplin and Allen Anderson—Game Genie
	Chapter 2: Scott Miller: Apogee, Shareware, and id Software
	Chapter 3: Tom Hall: Apple II and the Early Days of id Software
	Chapter 4: Matt Householder: Epyx and California Games
	Chapter 5: Milton Guasti and Steve Rothlisberger: AM2R
	Chapter 6: John Romero: Apple II, id Software, and First-Person Shooters
	Chapter 7: Brian Fargo: Founder of Interplay Entertainment and InXile Entertainment
Part II: Ad Hoc
	Chapter 8: John Hancock: Game Collector
	Chapter 9: “Infidelity”: NES ROM Hacks
	Chapter 10: Scott Coleman and Jay Cotton: Kali
	Chapter 11: Kyoko Higo: Marketing Final Fantasy VII
	Chapter 12: Meagan Marie: Senior Community Manager at Crystal Dynamics
Index

Video Games