NATIONAL BESTSELLER “The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear Throne Developing video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes readers on a fascinating odyssey behind the scenes of video game development, where the creator may be a team of 600 overworked underdogs or a solitary geek genius. Exploring the artistic challenges, technical impossibilities, marketplace demands, and Donkey Kong-sized monkey wrenches thrown into the works by corporate, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels reveals how bringing any game to completion is more than Sisyphean—it's nothing short of miraculous. Taking some of the most popular, bestselling recent games, Schreier immerses readers in the hellfire of the development process, whether it's RPG studio Bioware's challenge to beat an impossible schedule and overcome countless technical nightmares to build Dragon Age: Inquisition; indie developer Eric Barone's single-handed efforts to grow country-life RPG Stardew Valley from one man's vision into a multi-million-dollar franchise; or Bungie spinning out from their corporate overlords at Microsoft to create Destiny, a brand new universe that they hoped would become as iconic as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings—even as it nearly ripped their studio apart. Documenting the round-the-clock crunches, buggy-eyed burnout, and last-minute saves, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels is a journey through development hell—and ultimately a tribute to the dedicated diehards and unsung heroes who scale mountains of obstacles in their quests to create the best games imaginable.

THE ULTIMATE STARDEW VALLEY GAMING PLANNER and CHECKLIST IS HERE AND IS UPDATED FOR THE 1.5 GAME VERSION! Take your Stardew Valley strategy gaming to the next level with this 5-year planner. Track your farm progress, answer fun Question and Answer questions, and make your own spreads with the free pages provided. CONTENTS INCLUDED- 5 year Seasonal Pages: Gold Tracker, Daily Activity Tracker, Seasonal Reflection, Forage, Crops, and Fish Available- Starting a Farm 101- Player Stats- Player Slambook- Checklists - Friendship and Gift Guide, Shipped Items, Cooked Recipes, Combat, Museum, Crafting Secret Notes and Journal Scraps, Bundles - Remix Bundles Included, Joja Community Development Form, Story Quests, Qi's Special Orders, Special Orders, Achievements- Extra pages at the endAlso seen on Etsy. This listing is not ribbon-marked as it is directly sold from the printing press. Ribbons can be easily attached in the book spine.

THE BEST GUIDE!!! ★★★★★ Stardew Valley is a beautiful, fun game that, when all of its parts are pulled together, make for a wonderful countryside adventure. Whether it's rainy, sunny, snowy, or dusted with pollen drifts through the air, each day offers an abundance of great activities ready to be collected or mastered and new friendships waiting to be made. You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won't be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town's most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness. A big book of players' hacks organized in an easy-to-reference encyclopedia format, this book will show readers the ins and outs of the game. Become a Pro Player in Stardew Valley. This is a comprehensive guide that will walk you through all the most critical pieces of the game. Scroll to the top of the page and click add to cart to purchase instantly

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The wide-ranging update 1.4, which went live in November, added a massive amount of new content including a new spouse event. Previous updates were of similar scope, so we can expect 1.5 to be a seismic event with plenty of big changes and smaller mysteries waiting to be discovered. Stardew Valley's next update adds "significant" end-game content. It is the most comprehensive and only detailed guide you will find online. This book is a must have for any stardew valley enthusiast.