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Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Jason Schreier

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Developing video games-hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes listeners on a fascinating odyssey behind the scenes of video game development, where the creator may be a team of 600 overworked underdogs or a solitary geek genius. Exploring the artistic challenges, technical impossibilities, marketplace demands, and Donkey Kong-sized monkey wrenches thrown into the works by corporate, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels reveals how bringing any game to completion is more than Sisyphean-it's nothing short of miraculous.

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  • Althea H.
    •September 25, 2023 at 1:33 am
    As a video game enthusiast, I found this audiobook to be truly captivating. It delves into the captivating tales behind the creation of some of the most successful video games in existence, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs experienced by the development teams. If you aspire to become a game developer, this book provides a realistic perspective on what lies ahead in your career. I must admit, I haven't fact-checked all the statements and events mentioned, so I can't guarantee absolute impartiality. However, in today's world, finding unbiased information is a challenge in itself. While you may find some of the content available for free online by researching the background of each game individually, this book does the legwork for you, presenting the information in a convenient, sequential manner that saves you valuable time.
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  • Leland Dehay
    •September 23, 2023 at 11:45 pm
    Having recently graduated from Austin Community College with a degree in Game Design, I've always been curious about what it's like to work in the industry. Reading "Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made" provided me with a sense of reassurance and comfort regarding my concerns after graduation. The book delves into the challenges faced by various game development teams, from project cancellations to the need for last-minute fixes on launch day. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I sincerely hope that Jason Schreier writes another one similar to this, exploring the struggles of more teams striving to complete their projects. I appreciate the value I got from this book and believe it is well worth the money.
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