In addition to providing basic technical skill prerequisites, including consideration of basic audio and sound file formats, this book teaches the business skills necessary to work successfully as an audio technician in the games business development. How-to features take readers step-by-step, from purchasing the right equipment, understanding the various game platforms, and arrange music and create special sound effects for games, to the intricacies of marketing, producing demo reels, determining fees, bidding projects, and contract negotiations.