Ever been interested in making your own computer game? Keen but put off by the marketing hype that cool games have to cost millions and require 100+ people. I recently met Jacob, one of the authors of this book, who is now focused on the task of teaching people the principles of game development. This book looks like a good crash course in what is fun and rewarding about making your own games. It won't result in you making the next Grant Theft Auto III on your own but with the principles set out here under your belt you will be in good shape to venture out into the world of casual game development, the "real" game industry and *hint hint* you might even develop the skills to make one killer MOD. And anyway the game industry is full of factory process lines where you only really get to do one job. Gamemaker, the software and the book, simplifies the overall process so you can try your hand at different areas. Diversity is the key!

http://book.gamemaker.nl/