My friend Masaya Matsuura, he of Parappa the Rapper fame, tells me
Yesterday, I got the japanese version of “A Theory of Fun.” It is a “red” book instead of blue, and looks a little different from the original, but I think people from O’reilly Japan has been committed to make good book. Only one thing I told them was about the japanese title. Original title they named was “Omoshiroi game design” This sounds a little like, “fun of game design” So I said was, “Omoshiroi-no game design” sounds like “how game design can make fun?” also this sounds a little like strange japanese, english person speaks.
So if you are in Japan, this might make a lovely gift. 🙂
Also, I see that Amazon.com is almost out of the American edition, so if you want one for the holidays, you had better buy it now!
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Looks like Amazon restocked already. Quick, make them run out again!
Thanks meeting in Korea.
Your book released in Japan. I am reading just now. Really interesting book!
I posted book information and my review (including with your belief profile in IGDA Japan web page.
http://www.igda.jp/modules/news/
I am glad you are enjoying the book! If you see any other Japanese reviews, please do let me know — I would like to get them posted on the book’s website.
I also need a high-quality image of the cover to put on the website, so if you have one, let me know!
Big size book image is here
http://www.oreilly.co.jp/books/images/picture_large4-87311-255-9.jpeg
If you want more big size, I will send you directly.
Oreilly Japan
http://www.oreilly.co.jp/books/4873112559/
Amazon.co.jp
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4873112559/
sorry for my poor english…
Oh, it’s fine. 🙂 Welcome to the blog!
This one is on my list to read right after “Creating Emotion in Games.” I’d post a full review on my site, but I might be accused of being a bit biased based on where I work (even though it’s not common knowledge who I am or where I work, it would violate my integrity to review something you write too publicly because it may seem like I’m kissing ass). 😉
Considering I hadn’t made the connection and still don’t know who you are… go for it. 😉