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 941+ copies sold, this definitive guide offers unparalleled insights into games.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of analytics
• 12 chapters packed with practical advice
• Perfect for academic study
• Includes interactive exercises

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Reader Reviews

Michael Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

March 25, 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 8 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3'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.

Jennifer Garcia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

April 3, 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 psychology seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to psychology. That said, the sections on game analytics are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in games, this could be a truly outstanding work.

James Williams

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

March 3, 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 psychology seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to psychology. That said, the sections on game analytics are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in games, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Michael Garcia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

April 17, 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 8 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 3'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.

Michael Williams

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

July 9, 2025

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback), but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains analytics made everything click for me. I've been struggling with psychology for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about analytics - it reminded me so much of my own experience with game analytics. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

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

Posted by Jessica Smith on July 23, 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 analytics has been transformative.

Michael Rodriguez July 26, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

David Wilson July 30, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

David Smith July 31, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Sarah Johnson August 4, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Lisa Wilson July 29, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

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

Posted by Jessica Miller on July 26, 2025

Can someone help me understand analytics from chapter 5? I'm struggling to see how it connects to games.

Emily Davis July 30, 2025

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

Thomas Brown July 24, 2025

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

Thomas Jones July 26, 2025

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

David Garcia July 28, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

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

Posted by Jessica Brown on July 18, 2025

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

Thomas Wilson August 1, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Michael Miller August 1, 2025

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

Robert Brown July 23, 2025

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

Lisa Brown July 26, 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 14, 2025

Just finished Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) for the 10 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on psychology is incredible.

Emily Wilson July 22, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Michael Rodriguez July 23, 2025

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

Jennifer Smith July 24, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

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

Posted by Sarah Jones on August 4, 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.

Sarah Jones August 3, 2025

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

Jessica Garcia July 30, 2025

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