Game Development by the Classics. Where Narrative Techniques in Video Games Come From

Video games have existed for over half a century. During this time, seasoned gamers seem to have seen it all... But talented developers know how to surprise! A modern game designer is a one-person orchestra, knowledgeable about all components of video games and skilled at effectively combining them into a cohesive whole. The book explores all the components of a video game and explains how they create an overall narrative. Through examples of well-known foreign and domestic video games, it vividly demonstrates how developers synergize different arts to create their digital products and transform them into works of art.