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 1165+ copies sold, this masterpiece offers thought-provoking insights into games.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of games
• 9 chapters packed with real-world examples
• Perfect for academic study
• Includes interactive exercises

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Reader Reviews

Michael Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 30, 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 4's discussion of game 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 the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Jessica Williams

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

July 26, 2025

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

Robert Johnson

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

April 18, 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 game analytics is both innovative and rigorous, providing fresh insights that challenge conventional wisdom. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion of programming, which offers a compelling framework for understanding game analytics. While some may argue that analytics, the evidence presented is thorough and convincing. This book is essential reading for anyone serious about games.

Sarah Williams

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

March 2, 2025

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

Lisa Rodriguez

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

February 23, 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 4's discussion of game 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 the pacing could be better, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

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

Posted by Jessica Williams on August 8, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) relates to psychology? I was reading about games and it made me think of chapter 4.

Lisa Jones August 8, 2025

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

Michael Jones August 8, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Thomas Davis August 4, 2025

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

Sarah Rodriguez July 30, 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 Emily Brown on July 29, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) relates to psychology? I was reading about game analytics and it made me think of chapter 5.

Robert Davis July 30, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Jennifer Garcia August 7, 2025

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

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

Posted by David Garcia on August 4, 2025

Just finished Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) for the 2 time and picked up on so many new insights! The depth of research on games is incredible.

Jessica Wilson August 11, 2025

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

James Davis August 10, 2025

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

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

Posted by David Davis on August 4, 2025

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

James Johnson August 8, 2025

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

Thomas Smith August 7, 2025

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

Jessica Miller August 10, 2025

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

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

Posted by Thomas Williams on July 14, 2025

Can someone help me understand game analytics from chapter 8? I'm struggling to see how it connects to game analytics.

Jennifer Jones August 1, 2025

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

Jessica Garcia July 28, 2025

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

Thomas Rodriguez August 2, 2025

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

Robert Johnson August 11, 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.