Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including game components and systems, prototype design, play testing, and the steps in the iterative design process. "Makers and Shakers" sidebars introduce readers to some...

"Discover the world's fastest-growing sport and the new global phenomenon: online competitive gaming! Packed with all the incredible records, facts, and stats the next generation of fans is waiting for, this must-have guide explains how the tournaments work, covers the top teams and players, and gives the lowdown on the huge prizes. It's guaranteed to inspire eSports superstars of the future!"--Publisher.

Presents a brief history of video games and surveys the rise of "gamer" culture and how and why electronic sports, or esports, have become so popular a pastime. Warns against the negatives of gaming, such as addiction, and forecasts the future of video games.

Learn what a circuit is by creating fun games just by making a simple circuit. Each project contains a list of easy-to-find supplies and step-by-step instructions.

Want to find resources, make a shelter, craft tools, armor, and weapons, and protect yourself from monsters with Minecraft recipes? You've come to the right place! In a handy, portable edition that's packed with step-by-step instructions, Minecraft Recipes For Dummies makes it easy to look up the required items and figure out which blocks you need to gather to create each item. You'll get recipes for weapons, armor, transportation, mechanism, food,...

"A mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the videogame industry--in development as a feature film from Sony PicturesIn 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the videogame industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger...

Offers information and statistics about all of the hottest games, tips and tricks for gamers, and interviews from gaming's biggest personalities, including game developers and pro gamers. "Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to all your favorite games, including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and hot new ones coming in 2020! Game On! 2020 is the most comprehensive guide to all the best games,...

This book reviews the history of video games and how to approach interactive gaming as a possible career with tips on defining objectives and setting goals.

With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and great teamwork, players of League of Legends, Dota 2, and other multiplayer online battle arena games can hit the big-time on the esports scene. Championship titles, fame, and enormous cash prizes await the very best players. But it takes a lot of hard work to become the best. Learn all about MOBA game esports leagues and what it takes to compete full-time as a professional esport gamer.

Presents an illustrated guide to 101 things the reader can do in Roblox, including breaking out of prison, hiding from a hurricane, finding hidden secrets, and more.