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Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)

ISBN: 979-8283939766 | Published: May 15, 2025 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
$115.99

This Books book offers games and psychology and programming and analytics and game analytics content that will transform your understanding of games. Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) has been praised by critics and readers alike for its games, psychology, programming.

The highly acclaimed author brings years of experience to this Books work, making it a must-have for anyone interested in games or psychology or programming or analytics or game analytics.

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The definitive work on programming for our generation.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

Essential reading for anyone interested in programming.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

Essential reading for anyone interested in game analytics.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Drew Parker

Drew Parker

Historical Fiction Aficionado

★★★★☆

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) offers a compelling take on games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of programming is excellent, I found the sections on Web Development & Design less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Books that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing programming more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for psychology will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on games, if not the definitive work.

February 3, 2026
Elliot Morgan

Elliot Morgan

Sci-Fi Scholar

★★★★☆

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) offers a compelling take on games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Web Development & Design is excellent, I found the sections on Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about games that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing analytics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for psychology will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on game analytics, if not the definitive work.

January 13, 2026
Avery Stone

Avery Stone

Fantasy Curator

★★★★★

This work by Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on programming, which provides fresh insights into JavaScript. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Computers & Technology. While some may argue that Web Development & Design, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Programming.

January 25, 2026
Skyler Brooks

Skyler Brooks

Memoir Reviewer

★★★★★

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) offers a compelling take on games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of psychology is excellent, I found the sections on JavaScript less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing game analytics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Web Development & Design, if not the definitive work.

January 21, 2026
Phoenix Grant

Phoenix Grant

YA Lit Expert

★★★★☆

This work by Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Web Development & Design, which provides fresh insights into psychology. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in game analytics. While some may argue that JavaScript, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Computers & Technology.

January 7, 2026
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Charlie Reed

Graphic Novel Fan

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)! It completely changed my perspective on games. At first I wasn't sure about games, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains games is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Programming. What I appreciated most was how the book made game analytics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 28, 2026
Dylan Cooper

Dylan Cooper

Non-Fiction Ninja

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)! It completely changed my perspective on games. At first I wasn't sure about analytics, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains analytics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in analytics. What I appreciated most was how the book made game analytics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 11, 2026
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Kendall Price

Page-Turner Junkie

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)! It completely changed my perspective on games. At first I wasn't sure about analytics, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains JavaScript is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in JavaScript. What I appreciated most was how the book made programming feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 7, 2026
Blair Hayes

Blair Hayes

Reading Advocate

★★★★★

Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) offers a compelling take on games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of psychology is excellent, I found the sections on Computers & Technology less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about JavaScript that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Programming more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for analytics will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on JavaScript, if not the definitive work.

January 18, 2026
Rowan Simmons

Rowan Simmons

Publishing Insider

★★★★☆

This work by Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on psychology, which provides fresh insights into JavaScript. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Web Development & Design. While some may argue that Computers & Technology, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of programming.

January 25, 2026
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★★★★★

Great book about games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Computers & Technology.A must-read for JavaScript enthusiasts.

February 1, 2026
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Book Historian

★★★★☆

Great book about games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about programming.A must-read for psychology enthusiasts.

January 14, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Book club discussion: Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) - chapter 6 thoughts?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Yes! And don't forget about games - that part was amazing.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

What did you think about analytics? That's what really stayed with me.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that psychology is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

How does Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) compare to other works about psychology?

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'd add that psychology is also worth considering in this discussion.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Great point! It reminds me of analytics from another book I read.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that games is also worth considering in this discussion.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how psychology relates to game analytics? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Interesting perspective. I saw programming differently - more as analytics.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw game analytics differently - more as analytics.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

How does Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) compare to other works about game analytics?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Great point! It reminds me of analytics from another book I read.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches game analytics is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how psychology relates to game analytics? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I completely agree! The way the author approaches programming is brilliant.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed games more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw programming differently - more as games.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Interesting perspective. I saw programming differently - more as games.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

How does Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) compare to other works about game analytics?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about game analytics. To me, it seemed more like programming.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Great point! It reminds me of programming from another book I read.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Has anyone else read Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback)? I'd love to discuss programming!

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about game analytics? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about analytics. To me, it seemed more like programming.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed psychology more, but overall great.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

The programming aspect of Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) is what makes it stand out for me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I completely agree! The way the author approaches game analytics is brilliant.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about psychology. To me, it seemed more like psychology.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches analytics is brilliant.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw analytics differently - more as games.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about game analytics - that part was amazing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I think the author could have developed programming more, but overall great.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

Yes! And don't forget about games - that part was amazing.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

I'm not sure I agree about psychology. To me, it seemed more like psychology.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Can we talk about how Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) handles games? So games!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed game analytics more, but overall great.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'm not sure I agree about psychology. To me, it seemed more like analytics.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I completely agree! The way the author approaches analytics is brilliant.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'd add that psychology is also worth considering in this discussion.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Book club discussion: Game Design and Development: Code, Psychology and Analytics (Paperback) - chapter 6 thoughts?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how analytics relates to games? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about analytics? That's what really stayed with me.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Interesting perspective. I saw psychology differently - more as game analytics.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'd add that game analytics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

For me, the real strength was games, but I see what you mean about game analytics.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

Great point! It reminds me of programming from another book I read.

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

I'm not sure I agree about games. To me, it seemed more like games.