This project examines the current state of computer game design literature by comparing and analyzing twelve of the most popular game design textbooks. It is determined that few textbooks labeling themselves as "game design" books actually provide useful insight into the practice of game design and even fewer attempt to construct a theory of it. Two observations have been made: there is a need for more textbooks about game design theory and there is a glut of superficial, useless books.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Miranda, Michael Kirby
• Myers, Bishop S.

Subject

• Learning
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030811-150303

Keyword

• Video games--Design
• Curriculum planning

Advisor

• Moriarty, Brian J.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-03-08

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright