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

About This Book

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) is a groundbreaking exploration of games that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1133+ copies sold, this masterpiece offers exceptional insights into games.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of analytics
• 5 chapters packed with fascinating theories
• Perfect for academic study
• Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

Robert Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

February 12, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about programming. Highly recommended!

Jessica Williams

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

July 10, 2025

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) is a comprehensive exploration of games that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 3 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 1's discussion of programming is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that more primary sources would strengthen the argument, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Sarah Garcia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

February 26, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about programming. Highly recommended!

James Jones

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

February 26, 2025

While Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) makes several valuable points about programming, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of game analytics seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to analytics. That said, the sections on psychology are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in game analytics, this could be a truly outstanding work.

David Johnson

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

May 1, 2025

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) is a comprehensive exploration of games that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 3 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 1's discussion of programming is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that more primary sources would strengthen the argument, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Discussion about game analytics in Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Posted by Robert Garcia on July 12, 2025

I've been applying the principles from Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) to my work in games and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about game analytics has been transformative.

Thomas Jones August 2, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Jennifer Johnson July 28, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Johnson July 29, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Robert Miller July 28, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

James Miller July 29, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Discussion about programming in Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Posted by Jennifer Brown on August 3, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of games? I found it more thorough compared to other works in the field.

Michael Wilson July 24, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Wilson July 26, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Johnson July 31, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Rodriguez August 2, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Discussion about games in Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Posted by Robert Jones on July 20, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of psychology? I found it more accessible compared to other works in the field.

David Jones July 30, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jennifer Brown July 30, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Thomas Garcia July 21, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Robert Rodriguez August 3, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Discussion about games in Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Posted by David Brown on July 17, 2025

Just finished Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) for the 8 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on psychology is incredible.

Robert Davis July 30, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Lisa Garcia July 23, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Jessica Williams July 25, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Michael Smith August 3, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

James Garcia August 3, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Discussion about analytics in Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

Posted by James Johnson on August 3, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) relates to psychology? I was reading about analytics and it made me think of chapter 10.

Emily Johnson July 22, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Emily Rodriguez August 4, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Michael Johnson July 22, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.