Ebook: Producing Games: From Business and Budgets to Creativity and Design

Master the secrets behind video game production - from concept to completion - with these comprehensive tips and tricks from two accomplished, working game producers. Discover how to lead a team, communicate effectively, budget, schedule, staff, and design quality next-generation games. Producing Games walks you through every stage of the production process with a focus on the part the producer plays at each phase. *What it takes to be an effective producer in the world of video games *All the key roles in game development and how they relate to the game producer *How to manage budgets, staff, schedules, and the overall vision of the project *The secrets behind one of the most misunderstood roles in the gaming industry - including tips on communication and team leadership *The art of managing management - their expectations and communication *Maintain the vision of the game throughout the entire development process and how to save troubled projects *Companion website includes sample milestone schedules, a glossary, and more