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 1443+ copies sold, this essential read offers thought-provoking insights into games.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of analytics
• 9 chapters packed with fascinating theories
• Perfect for professionals in the field
• Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

Lisa Johnson

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 5, 2025

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

James Jones

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

February 24, 2025

As a scholar in games, I found Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) to be an exceptional contribution to the field. The author's approach to analytics is both innovative and rigorous, providing fresh insights that challenge conventional wisdom. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion of games, which offers a compelling framework for understanding game analytics. While some may argue that games, the evidence presented is thorough and convincing. This book is essential reading for anyone serious about games.

Sarah Wilson

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

April 22, 2025

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

Jennifer Brown

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

March 19, 2025

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

James Wilson

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

July 29, 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 6 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 5's discussion of analytics 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 Jennifer Miller on July 15, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) relates to game analytics? I was reading about game analytics and it made me think of chapter 2.

Michael Brown July 27, 2025

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

David Miller July 24, 2025

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

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

Posted by Jennifer Jones on July 15, 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 games has been transformative.

Lisa Brown August 4, 2025

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

Lisa Williams July 31, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Sarah Davis July 25, 2025

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

Jennifer Smith August 2, 2025

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

Sarah Rodriguez August 3, 2025

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

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

Posted by David Wilson on July 22, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) relates to games? I was reading about programming and it made me think of chapter 8.

Lisa Smith July 27, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Jennifer Johnson July 27, 2025

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

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

Posted by Lisa Wilson on July 5, 2025

Can someone help me understand programming from chapter 4? I'm struggling to see how it connects to analytics.

David Jones August 4, 2025

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

Michael Garcia August 4, 2025

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

Sarah Wilson July 29, 2025

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

Emily Williams July 28, 2025

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

Thomas Garcia July 26, 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 Lisa Wilson on July 29, 2025

Can someone help me understand game analytics from chapter 10? I'm struggling to see how it connects to analytics.

James Davis July 27, 2025

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

Thomas Williams August 3, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.