Humble are running a new e-book bundle of interest to game developers, the Unlock the Secrets of Game Design bundle. This is a collection of e-books on the topics of game design, animation, theory and more, all books are available in PDF format with a few available in other book formats. The bundle is organized into the following tiers:
1$ Tier
- Basics of Game Design
- Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games
- On the Way to Fun
10$ Tier
- Buttonless: Incredible iPhone and iPad Games and the Stories Behind Them
- The Animator’s Eye
- Honoring the Code: Conversations with Great Game Designers
- Game Design Theory: A New Philosophy for Understanding Games
- 20 Essential Games to Study
15$ Tier
- Learn to Play: Designing Tutorials for Video Games
- High Score! Expanded
- Comedy for Animators
- Directing for Animation
- Digital Mayhem 3D Landscape Techniques
- Independent Animation
- Game Magic: A Designer’s Guide to Magic Systems in Theory and Practice
- Punk Playthings
- Reverse Design: Diablo II
As with all Humble Bundles, you decide how your money is allocated between the publisher, charity, Humble and if you so choose (and thanks so much if you do!) to support GFS using this link. You can learn more about the Unlock the Secrets of Game Design Humble Bundle in the video below.