The Unity game engine, used by millions of developers around the world, is popular thanks to its features that enable you to create games and 3D apps for desktop and mobile platforms in no time. This guide introduces enhancements in Unity tooling, editor, and workflow among many other additions
Taking readers through a complete game project and featuring workable examples and interactive tutorial scenes, this book provides clear understanding of game animation fundamentals and explanations of the very latest in cutting edge technology and techniques to provide a holistic approach to the field of game animation.
Create ready-to-play 3D games with reactive environments, sound, dynamic effects, and more! Key Features Build a solid foundation for game design and game development. Index : page 335-344
This fifth edition of the popular C# guide helps you learn the building blocks of C# language, right from variables to classes and exception handling. Index : page 343-350.
Foley artist Vanessa Theme Ament teaches you how Foley is designed, crafted, and edited for any project, right down to the nuts and bolts of spotting, cueing, and performing sounds.
Content and structure of this book In this book, the second book in the series, you will become comfortable with C# programming and Unity by creating three games: one 3D survival game, a word-guessing game, and an infinite Runner. The book includes: A list of the learning objectives at the start of each chapter. Step-by-step activities. Opportunities to engage in deeper learning and problem-sol…
This book examines how game designers incorporate critical commentary and playful mechanics into experimental game experiences, probing the intersections of social critique, player interaction, and gamified design strategies in contemporary gaming culture.
The Psychology of Video Games explores the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game developers and players. Notes : page 85. Bibliography : page 87-104.
The book teaches you how to develop marketable ideas, learn what perils and pitfalls await during a game's pre-production, production and post-production stages, and provide even more creative ideas to serve as fuel for your own projects. Index : page 555-575.
Get Started with Game Programming Fast Getting started with Unity can be tedious if the resource that you are using doesn't have an approach tailored to your needs. In the past, I have seen how a simple yet detailed approach to teaching Unity can make a real difference to a student's ability to create games confidently and successfully and I have made sure that everything has been included in t…
One of the most popular first-person-shooter franchises of all time, the critically and commercially acclaimed Battlefield series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades - including 'Best Shooter' and 'Best Multiplayer Game' and 'Best Graphics' in 2011. The high-octane series has been praised for its sandbox design and immersive multipla…
Overcome the challenges and complexities involved in creating your own shaders with high-level realism using practical solutions, best practices, and the latest features of Unity 2021 Key Features: Discover practical recipes for mastering post-processing effects and advanced shading techniques Learn the secrets of creating AAA quality shaders without writing long algorithms Create visually stun…
HANDBOOK ON INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING Discover the latest research on crafting compelling narratives in interactive entertainment Electronic games are no longer considered “mere fluff” alongside the “real” forms of entertainment, like film, music, and television. Instead, many games have evolved into an art form in their own right, including carefully constructed stories and engaging nar…
This is a comprehensive book that gives aspiring artists an honest, informative, and concise look at what it takes to become a concept artist in the video game industry. Author Eliott Lilly uses his own student work as a teaching tool along with personal experiences to help you on your journey. From finding the right school and getting the most out of your education, to preparing your portfolio…