Table of Contents Introduction The State of Video Game Industries Theoretical Framework and Methodology Structure of the Book Acknowledgments Bibliography Part A: Frameworks and Foundations 1. Theory of Industrial Storytelling A Quick Note on Authorship Theory Paratextuality Industrial Reflexivity, Para-Industry, and the Shadow Academy Audiences, Production Trivia, and Production Literacy Bibliography 2. Production Realities and Reflections Game Development Roles and Team Composition Claiming Individual Authorship Authorship Terminologies and Cinematic Remediation Conclusions and Alternatives Bibliography 3. The Many Voices of Industrial Storytelling The Figurative Line and its Relevance for the Video Game Industry Corporate Reflexivity Above-the-Line Reflexivity Below-the-Line Reflexivity Competing Agendas in Industrial Reflexivity Bibliography Part B: Practices 4. Making-of Materials: Promotion and Commodification Promotion: Stray Gods' Making-of as Promotable Facts Commodification: Art Books Conclusions: Selling a Story Bibliography 5. The Game of the Year Cultural Awards as Industrial Reflexivity Game Awards and Prizes The Game Awards: Analysis The Game Awards as a Venue for Industrial Reflexivity Bibliography Conclusion: Dispelling Myths of Industrial Storytelling Harmful versus Helpful Obfuscation versus Transparency Production "Magic" People versus Brands Idealization and Vilification of Video Game Companies Passion Discourse How to Change the Unsustainable Status Quo Bibliography Index.