Game Design Theory

xvi Game Design eory

an even smaller group when I decided that I wanted to create my own

games. Finally, I entered an even tinier circle: I decided that I wanted to

specialize in game design (Figure 3).

is last step is not that common among those who live in the digi-

tal world of games, and the reasons are clear. Many video gamers get

into game development through computer-related disciplines—most

commonly coding, since computer programming is the most significant

practical aspect of bringing any kind of computer application into exis-

tence. Indeed, if you are a person who wants to make games, learning to

program is the fastest way to start making ...