Game Developer’s Market Guide

Bob Bates1592001041, 9781592001040, 9780585495439

Welcome to the first comprehensive guide for everyone in the game development industry’ from artists, writers, and designers to programmers, producers, and executives. This one-stop guide covers all aspects of the game development industry. If you’re looking for schools with a game development curriculum, they’re in here. If you’re already working in the industry and want to make a career move, check out the listing of game development companies and what they look for in employees. If you’re interested in freelancing, that’s covered too. Build your personal resources using the listing of recommended books, publications, and Web sites that all developers should know about. Get tips that will help you decide whether to use an agent or recruiter, and learn how to cover yourself and your game through contract negotiations and intellectual property laws. If you’re serious about a future in game development, you can’t afford to be without this book!

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Table of contents :
Team DDU……Page 1
Contents at a Glance……Page 9
Introduction……Page 11
Section I Articles about the Industry……Page 13
The Business Side……Page 14
Breaking into the Game Business……Page 26
Getting a Job in the Game Industry……Page 40
That First Assignment: How We Did It……Page 47
Before You Go Freelance……Page 59
The Freelancing Life……Page 73
The Pros and Cons of Using an Agent……Page 86
Working with a Recruiter……Page 98
The Game Developer’s Bookshelf……Page 106
The International Game Developers Association……Page 124
IGDA Curriculum Framework-The Study of Games and Game Development……Page 133
Your Design in Computer Game History……Page 141
Understanding and Negotiating Contracts……Page 156
Intellectual Property Laws……Page 181
Section II The Companies……Page 206
Publishers……Page 207
Developers……Page 263
Contractors……Page 504
Distributors……Page 578
Game Recruiters and Agents……Page 600
Schools……Page 630
Industry Events……Page 678
Section III Resources……Page 694
Organizations of Interest……Page 695
Websites and Magazines of Interest……Page 699
Index……Page 709