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Author Bard, Jonathan, author.

Title Video game developer / Jonathan and Mariel Bard.

Publication Info. New York : PowerKids Press, 2018.

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 Manchester, Main Library - Children's Department  J 794.815 BARD    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series Behind the scenes with coders
Behind the scenes with coders.
Note Includes index.
Contents A coded world -- A history of code -- Early video games -- How are video games made? -- Working as a team -- Planning the game's rules and goals -- How the game works : lead programmers -- How the game looks : graphics programmers -- How players interact : user-interface programmers -- How the game sounds : audio programmers -- Playing with others : network programmers -- Testing the game : finding bugs! -- Pulling it all together and releasing the game -- Do you want to be a game developer?
Summary Video games have been growing in popularity as computer systems become more advanced. Better design and smoother operation provides users with an enhanced gaming experience. This book explores the world of video game developers the people behind our favorite high-tech video games. Readers will learn what game designers do and what skills are needed to work in this fast-paced industry. STEM concepts addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards are covered in rich detail. Full-color photographs make this an engaging read. Students will love learning about this exciting career path.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.9 0.5 191955.
Subject Video games -- Programming -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.
Video games -- Design -- Juvenile literature.
Computer games -- Programming -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00872116
Video games -- Design. (OCoLC)fst01166425
Computer games -- Programming -- Vocational guidance.
Video games -- Design.
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Added Author Bard, Mariel, author.
ISBN 9781508155744 (paperback book)
1508155747 (paperback book)
9781508155560 (6 pack)
1508155569 (6 pack)
9781508155683 (library bound book)
1508155682 (library bound book)
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