A very nice book. It goes a long way in demonstrating both the depth and breadth of this newest of visual mediums; treating it with the respect it deserves. There is a lot of work that goes into creating the dazzling visuals many gamers may take for granted, or worse, criticize in ignorance of the technological limits game artists work with.

Preface

Introduction

Level 1: Protagonists

Sidebar: The Evolution of Narrative

Level 2: Environments

Sidebar: The Influence of Animation and illustration

Level 3: Animate: Antagonists and Allies

Level 4: Inanimate

Level 5: Imitation of Reality

Conclusion

Video Game Production Process

Time Line

Photo Credits

Acknowledgments