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Level 17

Resources

Here is a list of resources in alphabetical order guaranteed to prepare you for
your dive into the world of games, or guaranteed to help you keep your head
above water, if you ' ve already splashed down. Some are how-to topics on game

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design, since we ve only dipped our toes in the previous levels here. There are

also topics on game studies. Other resources are general introductions to what
people are up to right now using a wide variety of games in education: a good
supplement to Level 2. You ll also find fascinating glimpses of our future with

games in it. Finally, there are short lists of prominent game conferences and
organizations. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list by any means, but it will
hopefully help, challenge, and inspire you. All are excellent flotation devices.
Take advantage of them!

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Media
Each of these topics approaches its subject differently, but all cover the basics
and more. Also check your local continuing education and summer school
programs. Classes on game design are popping up all over.

How to Succeed in Game Design
Bartle, Richard. Designing Virtual Worlds

Bates, Bob. Game Design

Brathwaite, Brenda and Schreiber, Ian. Challenges for Game Designers