One of the digital art industry's rising American stars shares four years worth of his unique fantasy and sci-fi artwork.
¡EL ARTE GRÁFICO DE DOFUS COMO NUNCA ANTES LO HABÍAS VISTO! Descubre al detalle el proceso creativo tras la actualización gráfica 2.0 del MMORPG DOFUS. Dibujos preparatorios, bocetos e ilustraciones inéditas que hablan de cómo ha nacido el nuevo aspecto de las distintas clases de personajes, de los ítems del juego, las criaturas del Mundo de los Doce, los nuevos mapas, etc. Y como extra…
New York Times bestselling creator Tony DiTerlizzi is known for his distinctive style depicting fantastical creatures, horrific monsters and courageous heroes. Collected here for the first time, this book features never-before-seen artwork and photographs, in addition to showcasing DiTerlizzi's most iconic roleplaying work with commentary by the artist. Introduction by Christopher Paolini (Erag…
Resident Evil Revelations: Official Complete Works takes readers on a behind-the-scenes look at the art, storyboards, concept and more behind the smash hit game, featuring exclusive looks at characters, locations monsters and more. Published for the first time in the English language.
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…
Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is a comprehensive introduction to the art of sound for games and interactive media using Unity. This accessible guide encompasses both the conceptual challenges of the artform as well as the technical and creative aspects, such as sound design, spatial audio, scripting, implementation and mixing. Beginning with basic techniques, including linear and in…
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…
Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn about designing and playing your own board games.
Presents the essential elements needed to create a successful game, discussing how playing games is connected to an innate ability to seek patterns and why some games are boring and others are fun.
The book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building small, simple game projects. It focuses on short, attainable goals so that the reader can finish something, instead of trying to create a complex RPG or open-world game that never sees the light of day. This book encourages readers hungry for knowledge. It does not go into gory detail about how every little knob and dial functions – th…
Introduction: the mainstreaming of gaming culture and journalism's Ludic turn -- Journalism and the politics of game content -- News branding through news experiences -- Open world game narratives -- Documentary games -- Social media and mobile gaming -- Imersive design: VR journalism -- Conclusion: the ultimate empathy machine? games about refugees and migrants.