Former boss of Shiny Entertainment, developer of classic games such as Earthworm Jim and MDK, and currently behind the revitalisation of the Acclaim brand, Dave Perry is getting ready to launch a new videogame design book. From an email sent to members of Perry’s GameIndustryMap.com, Perry spoke about the book:

“Another thing, I’ve signed a book deal with Charles River, and FIVE YEARS LATER the book is nearly finished (thanks mostly to the help of my co-author Rusel DeMaria, the video game industry book writing legend). The book is NOT FOR PROFIT, it’s the largest video game design book ever made, and it contains a TON of brainstorming reference for game design ideas & stories to help inspire YOU to easily generate amazing new ideas.”

“I’ve tested it on IGDA members and it works great! Immediately after launch we will start Edition 2 and we will want you to come and contribute ideas (we want to remain the biggest design reference book ever made).”

Those interested can pre-order the book at Amazon or follow the launch at GameDesignBook.com. The book, Perry says, will be in print before the Game Developers Conference this year, which is taking place from March 23rd to March 27th in San Francisco.