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The Dream Architects: Adventures in the Video Game Industry,Used
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The inside story of the booming video game industry from the late 1990s to the present, as told by the Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment (The Division, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations).At Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, a key division of one of the largest, most influential companies in gaming, Managing Director Polfeldt has had a hand in some of the biggest video game franchises of today, from Assassin's Creed to Far Cry to Tom Clancy's The Division, the fastestselling new series this generation which revitalized the Clancy brand in gaming.In The Dream Architects, Polfeldt charts his course through a charmed, idiosyncratic career which began at the dawn of the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox era from successfully pitching an Avatar game to James Cameron that will digitally create all of Pandora to enduring a weeklong survivalist camp in the Scandinavian forest to better understand the postapocalyptic future of The Division.Along the way, Polfeldt ruminates on how the video game industry has grown and changed, how and when games became art, and the medium's expanding artistic and storytelling potential. He shares what it's like to manage a creative process that has ballooned from a lowsixfigure expense with a team of a half dozen people to a transatlantic production of five hundred employees on a single project with a production budget of over a hundred million dollars.A rare firsthand account of the golden age of game development told in vivid detail, The Dream Architects is a seminal work about the biggest entertainment medium of today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Dream Architects' about? A: 'The Dream Architects' offers an inside look at the video game industry from the late 1990s to present, narrated by David Polfeldt, Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Dream Architects'? A: The author is David Polfeldt, known for his leadership at Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment, where he has been involved in major game franchises.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of the video game industry, the artistic potential of games, and the complexities of managing large-scale game development.
- Q: How long is 'The Dream Architects'? A: 'The Dream Architects' contains 320 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Dream Architects' published? A: 'The Dream Architects' was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the video game industry? A: Yes, 'The Dream Architects' is accessible for newcomers, as it explains industry concepts and developments in an engaging narrative.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Dream Architects' is available in new condition, ensuring it is free from wear and damage.
- Q: Can I find insights on game development in this book? A: Absolutely, the book provides firsthand insights into game development processes and the challenges faced in the industry.
- Q: What category does 'The Dream Architects' belong to? A: 'The Dream Architects' falls under the category of Business & Industry, particularly focused on the video game sector.