{"product_id":"video-game-storytelling-what-every-developer-needs-to-know-about-narrative-techniques-paperback","title":"Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEvan Skolnick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With \u003ci\u003eVideo Game Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how they can be applied at every stage of the development process--by all members of the team. This clear, concise reference pairs relevant examples from top games and other media with a breakdown of the key roles in game development, showing how a team's shared understanding and application of core storytelling principles can deepen the player experience. Understanding story and why it matters is no longer just for writers or narrative designers. From team leadership to game design and beyond, Skolnick reveals how each member of the development team can do his or her part to help produce gripping, truly memorable narratives that will enhance gameplay and bring today's savvy gamers back time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over twenty-five years of story and game development experience at world-class entertainment companies such as Marvel, Activision, and Lucasfilm, EVAN SKOLNICK brings a unique perspective to narrative experiences in games. An international speaker and educator, he has conducted workshops on storytelling techniques for well over a thousand game development professionals. Skolnick's work includes projects such as \u003ci\u003eStar Wars 1313\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarvel: Ultimate Alliance 2\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather: Five Families\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOver the Hedge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpy Muppets\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two sons. Visit www.evanskolnick.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755673354528,"sku":"9780385345828","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c9003b5acbd49c2c56099f7f765a83c2.webp?v=1780065503","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/video-game-storytelling-what-every-developer-needs-to-know-about-narrative-techniques-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}