Narrative designers and game designers are critical to thedevelopment of digital and analog games. This book provides a detailedlook at the work writers and designers perform every day on gamedevelopment projects. It includes practical advice on how to break intothe game industry as a writer or game designer. Readers can use thetemplates and detailed instructions provided here to create livelyportfolios that will help open the door to jobs in the game industry.Key features of this book:•An intimate look at the workings of AAA game development from someonewho has spent decades embedded on teams at well-known companies.• An insider’s look at the game industry, including advice on breaking into the industry.•Detailed instructions for creating a portfolio to demonstrate narrativedesign and game design skills to prospective employers.• Lessons and exercises to help students develop narrative design and game design skills.•A how-to guide for college instructors teaching classes in narrativedesign and game design. Detailed assignments and syllabi are included.