"An excellent collection of the lessons learned so far in massively multiplayer game development and operation. Following the advice here could save companies millions of dollars." ” Gordon Walton VP, Executive Producer, The Sims Online , Maxis "Jess and Bridgett were there from the beginning. What they have delivered is a keen, comprehensive, realistic, and highly articulate work that anyone involved in the online gaming medium should put on the top of their list of must-read books." ” Jonathan Baron Executive Producer, Xbox Online, Microsoft Corporation "This book is professional and detailed, and is so much better than all the ad-hoc information available online. A must-read if you're in this industry." ” Matthew Manuel Rune Stone Inc. " Developing Online Games: An Insider's Guide is the best book ever published on what may be the most complex creative endeavor in media today: building, launching, and maintaining a persistent online world. The authors have been through the fire, and they offer a wealth of historical and practical advice that anyone contemplating entering this market would be foolish not to read." ” Jason Bell Sr. Vice President Creative Development, Infogrames, Inc. "Whether you're thinking about making your first online game or you're already making your tenth, you can't miss the invaluable insights offered in this book." ” Scott Hartsman Technical Director, EverQuest , Sony Online Entertainment "Any game developer who embarks on an MMG project without reading this book is making a huge mistake." ” Greg Costikyan Chief Creative Officer, Unplugged Inc.; Games Section Editor, Forum Nokia; Consultant and Advisor, The Themis Group | 