Reddit reviews The Fat Man on Game Audio: Tasty Morsels of Sonic Goodness (New Riders Games)

http://www.amazon.com/The-Fat-Man-Game-Audio/dp/1592730094

"The Fat Man on Game Audio: Tasty Morsels of Sonic Goodness". This was an entertaining read, and covers some interesting philosophy on game audio.

Here's the TOC from a review on Amazon:

> - Chapter 1: History of game audio (sections on functions of game audio, history of game audio, different job roles for audio professionals, and other professionals at the game company like programmers)
> - Chapter 2:Game audio basics: tools, equipment, & skills
> - Chapter 3: Function of Game Sound Effects
> - Chapter 4: Creating Game Sound Effects
> - Chapter 5: Function of Game Music (purpose, placement in various parts of the game, adaptive and interactive music)
> - Chapter 6: Creating Game Music
> - Chapter 7:Game Voiceovers
> - Chapter 8: Creating the Total Soundscape (post production topics like mastering and implementation)
> - Chapter 9: Future of Game Audio Trends

Looks pretty basic. Also the "Future of Game Audio Trends" won't be that useful because the book is 9 years old. If you want an interesting edutainment book about game audio history in the U.S. I'd recommend The Fat Man on Game Audio.

If you're trying to get into audio production (games or otherwise) you have to be really judicious with how you spend your time. You're probably better off putting more time into practicing your craft instead of reading this. Instead of spending $50 on a book, buy a sample pack.

There's no magical nugget of knowledge contained in any book like this that is essential to launching your career.

Check out FMOD Studio, Audiokinetic, or the Fat Man of Game Audio Book