{"title":"Yvens R. Serpa","description":"Yvens R. Serpa is a Lecturer and Researcher at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede, The Netherlands; Head of Computer Graphics at Audo Health Technologies, Fortaleza, Brazil; and Owner of Dagon Graphics Creative Studios.","products":[{"product_id":"the-cores-of-game-design-mechanics-economics-narrative-and-aesthetics-paperback","title":"The Cores of Game Design: Mechanics, Economics, Narrative, and Aesthetics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book considers the four essential cores of game design: Mechanics, the interactive elements that allow players to be part and interact with the game itself; Economy, the resources and numerical concepts that will enable players to evaluate and consider the options in the game, creating strategy, risk, and fun; Narrative, the textual features that enable players to create and generate meaning for the game and its parts; and the Aesthetics, the audiovisual elements that allow players to experience the game through their senses and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book discusses all four essential cores and how to design games by using each one as a starting point. It also discusses how each one is connected and can be understood as a valuable tool to elevate a game's design. It follows a practical approach to how we can implement the game design and development process by being prototype-focused, user-centred, and lean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of great interest to students, indie game developers, and aspiring early-career designers looking to hone their game design craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51262205722847,"sku":"9781032397542","price":108.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/93e55ghG8m9781032397542.webp?v=1787626314"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/yvens-r-serpa.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}