Written by Michael Futter, contributors include Fundamentally Games’ CCO Ella Romanos

An extension of the The GameDev Business Handbook, this digital-only book dives through a project budget and shines a light on the various costs involved. Featuring all new interviews with those out there doing the jobs, the new book covers…

• Getting started with budgeting
• Figuring out if your budget is reasonable
• Determining whether you should hire an employee or contractor (with legal considerations for US, UK, and Canadian employers)
• Understanding what publishers will pay for and what you’ll need to handle on your own
• Learning about paying for music in your game
• Contracting with voice actors and understanding related costs
• Finding the right fit for your PR and marketing needs
• All the tools and subscription fees that add up quickly
• Understanding when to talk to an attorney and accountant along the way