Making Videogames
The Art of Creating Digital Worlds
(Author) Duncan HarrisAn in-depth visual guide presenting the detailed creative journeys behind the development of the world’s leading videogames. Making Videogames is an extraordinary snapshot of modern interactive entertainment, with insight from pioneers about the most important games in the industry. Illustrated with some of the most arresting in-game images ever seen in print, this book explores the unique alchemy of a technical and artistic endeavor striking a captivating balance between insider insight and accessibility. Across twelve chapters, each focusing on a specific game from AAA blockbusters such as Control and Half-Life: Alyx to cult breakthrough games including No Man’s Sky and Return of the Obra Dinn, this volume documents the incredible craft of videogame worldbuilding. These chapters present masterful visual storytelling via the world’s most popular, but seldom fully understood, entertainment medium. Demonstrating the magic and method behind each studio’s work, the book includes enlightening text by Alex Wiltshire complementing specially created imagery “photographed” in-engine by screen capture artist Duncan Harris. A book for die-hard videogame fanatics, aspiring designer-creatives, video game developers, and the visually curious alike, Making Videogames will showcase the boundless creativity of this thrilling industry.
Duncan Harris
Duncan Harris is a renowned American author known for his gripping psychological thrillers and suspenseful narratives. His most notable works include "The Silent Observer," "Echoes of the Past," and "Into the Darkness." Harris is praised for his ability to create complex characters and intricate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
His writing style is characterized by its atmospheric descriptions, intense emotional depth, and unexpected twists that leave readers guessing until the very end. Harris's contributions to the thriller genre have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim.
One of his most famous works, "The Silent Observer," is a chilling tale of a detective unraveling a series of murders with a surprising connection to his own past. This novel showcases Harris's talent for building suspense and crafting a compelling narrative that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Overall, Duncan Harris is a master of the psychological thriller genre, and his works continue to captivate readers around the world.
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