Sams teach yourself Unity 2018 game development in 24 hours. Third Edition

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…

Game design workshop : a playcentric approach to creating innovative games. T…

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…

The art of game design : a book of lenses. Second Editon

Good game design happens when you view your game from as many perspectives as possible. Written by one of the world's top game designers, The Art of Game Design presents 100+ sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game’s design, encompassing diverse fields such as psychology, architecture, music, visual design, film, software engineering, theme park design, mathematics, puzzle …

Level up! : the guide to great video game design. Second Edition

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Second Edition

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9781118877166

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535 p. ; 24 cm.

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794.81 Rog l

Unity from zero to proficiency (foundations) : a step-by-step guide to creati…

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…

The big bad world of concept art for video games : an insider's guide for stu…

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…

Designing boards games

Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn about designing and playing your own board games.

A theory of fun for game design

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.

Challenges for game designers : non-digital exercises for video game designers

Welcome to a book written to challenge you, improve your brainstorming abilities, and sharpen your game design skills! Challenges for Game Designers: Non-Digital Exercises for Video Game Designers is filled with enjoyable, interesting, and challenging exercises to help you become a better video game designer, whether you are a professional or aspire to be. Each chapter covers a different topic …

Creating game art for 3D engines

Provides information on creating and exporting game art in a 3D engine.

Game feel : a game designer's guide to virtual sensation

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9780123743282

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358 p. ; 24 cm.

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794.8 Swi g

Fundamentals of game design

Now in its third edition, the classic book on game design has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the game industry. Readers will learn all the fundamentals of concept development, gameplay design, core mechanics, user interfaces, storytelling, and balancing. They'll be introduced to designing for mobile devices and touch screens, as well as for the Kinect and motion-c…

Video game storytelling : what every developer needs to know about narrative …

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how…

The Art of eorzea : stormblood

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79 p. ; 27 cm.

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793.932 Fin a

Unreal engine blueprints visual scripting projects : learn blueprints visual …

Design and Develop feature-rich professional 3D games using Visual Scripting System in Unreal Engine 4 Key Features Create exhilarating and interactive 3D games with Unreal Engine 4 Blueprints Take your game designs from inspiration to a fully playable game without writing a single line of code Learn to use visual scripting to develop gameplay mechanics, UI, visual effects, AI, and more Book De…

The board game designer's guide : the easy 4 step process to create amazing g…

Do you have a board game idea, but can't get it out of your head? Use my 4 I's Framework, and you'll get your game to the table and quickly discover if it will be the next Cards Against Humanity (hint: good!) or the next Trump: The Game (hint: not so good!). Have you made a game, but it's just sitting in a closet somewhere? Dust off that box and let The Board Game Designer's Guide get you unstu…

Unreal Engine 4 for beginners

This full-color book concentrates heavily on four key areas: Environments - Construct beautiful virtual worlds with moving objects and sounds Inputs - Enter and explore the worlds you construct by creating a Character and specifying how it ...

The art of Destiny

A celebration of the dynamic art at the heart of the game, featuring hundreds of pieces of concept illustrations, cinematic imagery, early sketches, and world-building graphic design. Covering the meticulous artistic development behind each class, vehicle, weapon, and environment, this lush and comprehensive overview explores the game's sweeping world, grand scope, and vibrant visuals.

The art & design of Final Fantasy XV

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9789082457667

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Unpaged p. ; 24 cm.

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793.932 Bra a

The game designer's playlist : innovative games every game designer needs to …

Game Designers: Learn from the Masters! In The Game Designers Playlist, top game design instructor Zack Hiwiller introduces more than 70 remarkable games, revealing how they work, why they're great, and how to apply their breakthrough techniques in your own games. Ranging from Go to Texas Hold'em and Magic: The Gathering to Dishonored 2, Hiwiller teaches indispensable lessons about game decisio…