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Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

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Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) is a groundbreaking work in games. With 14 chapters of cutting-edge content, this book challenges our understanding of games.

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