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Playmakers: The Inside Stories of 30 Iconic Videogames, from Pong to Baldur's Gate 3
Hardcover
Games & Activities GeneralGeneral DesignArt & Popular Culture
Publisher Price: $29.95
ISBN13: 9781035429387
Publisher: Welbeck
Published: Mar 24 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.85
Height: 0.80 Width: 7.40 Depth: 9.40
Language: English
What does it take to make a classic videogame?
To answer that question, Playmakers lifts the lid on some of the world's most revered studios and speaks with many of the industry's most celebrated designers, offering unrivalled insight into 30 influential, acclaimed and bestselling games that helped shape the medium.
From groundbreaking titles such as Pong, Tekken and Halo: Combat Evolved to modern masterpieces including Assassin's Creed, Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3, each chapter delves into the making of an iconic game, complete with exclusive interviews, stunning concept artwork, screenshots and behind-the-scenes photography.
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