Playmakers: The Inside Stories of 30 Iconic Videogames, from Pong to Baldur's Gate 3 - Hardcover

by Edge Magazine (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Since its foundation in 1993, Edge has been chronicling the evolution of the videogame, bringing together the industry's most talented writers to tell the stories of the creators, technologies and methodologies behind the world's most engaging and exciting form of entertainment.