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Blood, Sweat, And Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made,Used
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National Bestsellerthe Stories In This Book Make For A Fascinating And Remarkably Complete Pantheon Of Just About Every Common Despair And Every Joy Related To Game Development. Rami Ismail, Cofounder Of Vlambeer And Developer Of Nuclear Thronedeveloping Video Gameshero'S Journey Or Fool'S Errand? The Creative And Technical Logistics That Go Into Building Today'S Hottest Games Can Be More Harrowing And Complex Than The Games Themselves, Often Seeming Like An Endless Maze Or A Bottomless Abyss. In Blood, Sweat, And Pixels, Jason Schreier Takes Readers On A Fascinating Odyssey Behind The Scenes Of Video Game Development, Where The Creator May Be A Team Of 600 Overworked Underdogs Or A Solitary Geek Genius. Exploring The Artistic Challenges, Technical Impossibilities, Marketplace Demands, And Donkey Kongsized Monkey Wrenches Thrown Into The Works By Corporate, Blood, Sweat, And Pixels Reveals How Bringing Any Game To Completion Is More Than Sisypheanit'S Nothing Short Of Miraculous.Taking Some Of The Most Popular, Bestselling Recent Games, Schreier Immerses Readers In The Hellfire Of The Development Process, Whether It'S Rpg Studio Bioware'S Challenge To Beat An Impossible Schedule And Overcome Countless Technical Nightmares To Build Dragon Age: Inquisition; Indie Developer Eric Barone'S Singlehanded Efforts To Grow Countrylife Rpg Stardew Valley From One Man'S Vision Into A Multimilliondollar Franchise; Or Bungie Spinning Out From Their Corporate Overlords At Microsoft To Create Destiny, A Brand New Universe That They Hoped Would Become As Iconic As Star Wars And Lord Of The Ringseven As It Nearly Ripped Their Studio Apart.Documenting The Roundtheclock Crunches, Buggyeyed Burnout, And Lastminute Saves, Blood, Sweat, And Pixels Is A Journey Through Development Helland Ultimately A Tribute To The Dedicated Diehards And Unsung Heroes Who Scale Mountains Of Obstacles In Their Quests To Create The Best Games Imaginable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels'? A: 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' explores the complex and often challenging process of video game development, highlighting the creative and technical struggles that developers face.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels'? A: The author of 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' is Jason Schreier, a well-known video game journalist.
- Q: What type of publication is this book? A: 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' is a paperback book categorized under 'Guides'.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' published? A: 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' was published on September 5, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' suitable for someone new to video game development? A: Yes, the book is accessible to both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the video game industry, providing insights into the development process.
- Q: Are there any notable video games featured in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses several popular games, including 'Dragon Age: Inquisition', 'Stardew Valley', and 'Destiny'.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain an understanding of the challenges and triumphs in game development, as well as the stories behind some of the most successful games.
- Q: Is this book a narrative or a technical guide? A: 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' is primarily a narrative that tells the stories of game developers, rather than a technical manual.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.