"The video game is fresh out of the packaging--but what happened before that to get that game into your hands? The Economics of a Video Game takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing of a video game. Various links in the economic chain include development of a prototype, pitching the game to the publisher for funding, development of the software by designers and programmers, testing, advertising, trade show demonstrations, packaging, and distribution"--From the publisher's web site.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Videonomics -- Video game industry -- From idea to development -- Building a world -- Release day -- Selling the game -- The future of games.