
Chris Crawford, mastermind of some of Atari, Inc.'s most fascinating games, including Eastern Front and Excalibur, shares his insights into the creation of computer games.
Viewing the computer game as a promising new art form, unique in its capability to interact with its audience, Crawford, the manager of research for Atari, inc., offers guidelines for creative game development.
The Art of Computer Game Design emphasizes the artistic dimension of computer games, revealing computer game design as a creative process rather than a merely technical one.
The Art of Computer Game Design is informative reading for any computer game enthusiast and an essential book for all those involved in computer game design.