With this book, you will learn user experience design processes and create immersive gameplay experiences designed for entertainment and player comfort.
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.
If you are new to game programming and want to learn how to create dynamic, robust, and fun 2D games, "Beginning Game Programming with Flash" is the book for you! Written for introductory game programming students and other enthusiasts, the book begins with an overview of the Flash graphical user interface (GUI), explaining the four main components of the Flash authoring environment: the stage,…
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.
Requiring only a basic understanding of the C++ language, this unique guide covers all the skills needed to create 2D and 3D games using code written in DirectX. Each element of a game is taught step-by-step, from learning how to create a simple Windows program, to using the key DirectX components to render 2D and 3D, to adding sound to your game.
The Unity game engine is at the heart of many of today's hottest games, including the global phenomenon Temple Run. More than 1.5 million developers have downloaded Unity already. Now, there's a practical, hands-on tutorial and reference for everyone who wants to develop games with this powerhouse game engine. One step at a time, this manual teaches you all you need to know to succeed - from th…
Summary: Takes programmers through the complete process of developing a professional quality game, covering a range of topics such as the key "gotcha" issues that could trip up even a veteran programmer, game interface design, game audio, and game engine technology.
Create the Digital Games You Love to Play Discover an exercise-driven, non-technical approach to game design without the need for programming or artistic expertise using Game Design Workshop, Third Edition. Author Tracy Fullerton demystifies the creative process with a clear and accessible analysis of the formal and dramatic systems of game design. Examples of popular games, illustrations of de…
Your deadline just got moved up. Your artist has never worked with Flash before. Your inner programmer is telling you that no OOP is a big Oops! Any Flash developer can share similar tales of woe. This book breaks down the process of Flash game development into simple, approachable steps. Never heard of a game loop before? No idea what a design pattern is? No problem! Chris Griffith gives you r…
Discusses the basics of using OpenGL to create computer games that have realistic graphics.
A comprehensive guide with coverage on AudioFX, Particle system, shaders, sequencers, and the latest features of Unreal 4.19 that will take your game development skills to the next level Key Features Create a high-performance Combat game using the essential features of Unreal Engine 4.18+. Master the complex competitive features needed in modern games such as Volumetric Lightmaps and Precompute…
From a steamy jungle to a modern city, or even a sci-fi space station, 3D Game Environmentsis the ultimate resource to help you create AAA quality art for a variety of game worlds. Primarily using Photoshop and 3ds Max, students will learn to create realistic textures from photo source and a variety of techniques to portray dynamic and believable game worlds. With detailed tutorials on creating…
Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in prototyping, playtesting and redesigning your own games with exercises that teach essential design skills. Workshop exercises require no backgr…
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.