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The book that shows how the sausage is made

Image: HarperCollins / Bungie / Kotaku
Image: HarperCollins / Bungie / Kotaku

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Kotaku alum Jason Schreier is an intense behind-the-scenes look at video game development hell.

Schreier goes into the ins and outs of how all game development, from indies like Stardew Valley to huge “triple-A” productions like Destiny, push makers to their limits. Through 10 captivating stories, Schreier builds a troubling image of how hard-working developers gamble nerves and wellbeing to ship a game. But it’s sobering—you’ll be reminded of how much we give up for work.

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