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How to Thrive in the Games Industry (Signed Copy) by Harvey Newman
£64.99
Signed copy of How to Thrive in the Games Industry by Harvey Newman. Only the first 100 copies are hand signed and individually numbered, so each one is a proper one of one hundred. The book itself is a candid, practical guide to building a sustainable career in game development, drawn from over 20 years across AAA and indie studios. Once these signed copies are gone, the limited edition is closed.
Book by Harvey Newman.
THE FIRST READS ARE IN
Directors, leads, and creatives across the industry weigh in on How to Thrive in the Games Industry.
...bloody brilliant! This book is not just thorough, it is essential. Harvey shares his extensive experience with candor. The result is a truly insightful road map to career success.
Harvey’s How to Thrive in the Games Industry captures the reality of today’s games industry with honesty and perspective that only comes from experience. It’s a thoughtful, practical guide for anyone who wants not just to survive, but to truly thrive in this ever-changing craft.
An essential guide for the modern game maker. This book cuts through industry noise to focus on creative craftsmanship, showing how to maintain artistic integrity and build lasting value in a complex environment. A truly inspiring and honest blueprint for success.
Ever since our days together at DICE, Harvey has always been a person that wanted to give back, throughout his roles, projects, YouTube or social media channels and now this book. A practical and human centric guide for people coming into the industry filled with anecdotes and experiences of what to expect and how to navigate it.
Harvey has done an incredible job of distilling years of industry wisdom into candid, clear advice and practical strategies for career longevity in the unique world of videogames. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking lasting success, you’ll find essential insights to help you thrive, grow, and adapt—ensuring your place in this ever-evolving creative field.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Harvey Newman
I have spent twenty years making games and the last decade trying to make the industry kinder to the people who do. This is where the work, the writing, and the giving back all live.
About the Author
Harvey's Career
Harvey Newman shipped his first game in 2003 and has worked in games every year since. He cut his teeth animating Bond, Ice Age, and Dead Space, then held senior and lead animation positions at Crytek, Lionhead, Axis Animation, Creative Assembly, and EA DICE through some of the most turbulent and transformative years the games industry has lived through. His credits include Crysis 3, Fable Legends, Horizon Zero Dawn, Total War: Warhammer, Star Wars Battlefront II, and Battlefield V. He has judged the BAFTA Games Awards and now serves as Strategic and Animation Director at Rekindled Studios, and as Founder and Game Director at Proxima Studio, where he is leading development on Warship Jolly Roger, a single player space opera based on the acclaimed series by Miki Montllo and Sylvain Runberg. Alongside the studio work, he runs the Animworks marketplace at anim.works and shares twenty years of lessons on his YouTube channel.
GET YOUR SIGNED COPY
How to Thrive in the Games Industry launches on 28 May 2026. Pre order your copy today and I will sign every single one before it ships to your door.
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