Information About Game Design

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The following books and Web sites contain in-depth information about game design.

Fullerton, T. (2008). Game Design Workshop: A playcentric approach to creating innovative games. Burlington, MA: Elsevier.

Novak, J. (2005). Game Development Essentials. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

GameDev.net: www.gamedev.net

Institute of Play: www.instituteofplay.com

Gamasutra: The Art and Business of Making Games: www.gamasutra.com