Edge books. Video game revolution

Introduces readers to the basic steps game designers take to create multifaceted and in-depth game worlds. Walks readers through the steps of game design, from the stage of collecting ideas to coding and getting a game to market. Includes a glossary.

Discusses the many ways video games are good for you.

Explains the different jobs in video games, and how to get paid to game.

Explains what makes this sport such a success.

Explains how to get started making a successful game design.

In the 1970s Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. What made it successful? How did this lead to the revolutionary games and systems of today? The answers to these questions and more are just a few pages away.

"To save the world, one must play video games. Sounds ridiculous, right? But in reality many people are looking to video games to tackle many of the world's problems. Take a closer look at the ways in which video games can help save the world"--From the publisher's web site.