Games

Basics of Game Design is for anyone wanting to become a professional game designer. Focusing on creating the game mechanics for data-driven games, it covers role-playing, real-time strategy, first-person shooter, simulation, and other games. Written by a...

This is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to learning the basic drawing skills needed to successfully create video game art. "Drawing Basics for Video Game Art" demonstrates how fine art principles like drawing skills, anatomy, values and...

When it comes to game programming, C++ is the name of the game. If you aspire to move from game player to game creator, it all starts with learning the fundamentals of C++ and game-programming basics. With BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, FOURTH...

Explore the faster way to build games using UE5 Blueprints using this practical guide with key images printed in color Key Features Design a fully functional game in UE5 without writing a single line of code Implement visual scripting to develop...

Understand real-world game development concepts using JavaFX game engine called FXGL. The core focus of the book is on developing a standalone game or application with FXGL.We will start with an overview of the book followed by requisite concepts from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789355516435Author Micheal LanhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint BPB PublicationsPublisher BPB Publications

Shareware Heroes is a comprehensive, meticulously researched exploration of an important and too-long overlooked chapter in video game history.Shareware Heroes: The renegades who redefined gaming at the dawn of the internet takes readers on a journey,...

The indie game developer's complete guide to running a studio.The climate for the games industry has never been hotter, and this is only set to continue as the marketplace for tablets, consoles and phones grow. Seemingly every day there is a story of how...

Get to grips with programming techniques and game development using C++ libraries and Visual Studio 2019 Key Features Learn game development and C++ with a fun, example-driven approach Build clones of popular games such as Timberman, Zombie Survival...

"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 experience with Game Design Workshop, Fifth Edition.Tracy Fullerton demystifies the creative...

This edited collection of chapters concerns the evolving discipline of procedural storytelling in video games. Games are an interactive medium, and this interplay between author, player and machine provides new and exciting ways to create and tell...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781544545004Author Ludovic BodinFormat HardbackPage Count 268Imprint Houndstooth PressPublisher Houndstooth PressWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Bungie presents the Destiny Grimoire Anthology, a must-have collectible lore compendium designed and assembled for Destiny's devoted and enlightened scholars and lore lovers, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction storytelling. Until now, the...

Regularization, Optimization, Kernels, and Support Vector Machines offers a snapshot of the current state of the art of large-scale machine learning, providing a single multidisciplinary source for the latest research and advances in regularization,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913330019Author PiggybackFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint Piggyback InteractivePublisher Piggyback InteractiveWeight(grams) 1429gDimensions(mm)...

Rust is an exciting new programming language combining the power of C with memory safety, fearless concurrency, and productivity boosters - and what better way to learn than by making games. Each chapter in this book presents hands-on, practical projects...

Written by a game developer and professor trained in architecture, An Architectural Approach to Level Design is one of the first books to integrate architectural and spatial design theory with the field of level design. It explores the principles of...

Level design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry. The increasingly complex role of the Level...

Learn the Godot 4 game engine and GDScript 2.0 as you build your own game and transform into a proficient programmer with this illustrated guide Key Features Learn the fundamentals of programming as you write GDScript 2.0 Explore the world of...

This book presents a much-needed framework for the critical examination of miniatures games and their design. It provides the reader with both a conceptual model for understanding how these games work as well as a toolbox of mechanical approaches to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473518820Author Edwin McRaeFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Fiction EnginePublisher Fiction EngineWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Successful games merge art and technology in truly unique ways. Fused under tight production deadlines and strict performance requirements, shaped by demanding player expectations, games are among the most complex software projects created today. Game AI...

Get to grips with programming and game development techniques using C++ libraries and Visual Studio 2022 with this updated edition of the bestselling series Purchase the eBook for full-color content Key Features Create fun games in C++, with...

Unleash your creative potential by building real world virtual reality projects within Unity's advanced Render pipelines, crafting immersive games, refining VR experiences and spearheading XR development in this illustrated guide Key Features Understand...

The first wave of Overwatch cinematics captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world. After the game released in 2016, Blizzard Entertainment embarked on a new mission to take cinematic storytelling to the next level. From the intense,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789829624Author Gregg BarnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Acorn BooksPublisher Acorn BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm

Situational Design lays out a new methodology for designing and critiquing videogames. While most game design books focus on games as formal systems, Situational Design concentrates squarely on player experience. It looks at how playfulness is not a...

Consolidate coding skills and knowledge with engaging practice books for ages 7-11 containing easy-to-follow activities and projects, supported by accompanying teacher's notes.Book InformationISBN 9781398361386Author Claire LotrietFormat PaperbackPage...

Video games have captivated us for over 50 years, giving us entire worlds to explore, new ways to connect with friends, thought-provoking stories, or just a fun way to pass the time. Creating games is a dream for many, but making great games is...

Expand your basic knowledge of Python and use PyGame to create fast-paced video games with great graphics and sounds. This second edition shows how you can integrate electronic components with your games using the build-in general purpose input/output...

In 2009 Rovio Entertainment wowed the world when it unleashed an unlikely gaming phenomenon: "Angry Birds". For the first time, this stunning coffee table book goes behind the scenes to deliver in-depth insight into the remarkable artistry that goes into...

Follow a walkthrough of the Unity Engine and learn important 2D-centric lessons in scripting, working with image assets, animations, cameras, collision detection, and state management. In addition to the fundamentals, you'll learn best practices, helpful...

Good or bad level design can make or break any game, so it is surprising how little reference material exists for level designers. Beginning level designers have a limited understanding of the tools and techniques they can use to achieve their goals, or...

"Britsoft documents a vibrant period of invention in Britain's cultural history - the start of a new form of entertainment, created on ZX Spectrums, Commodore 64s, Amigas and Atari STs, in bedrooms and living rooms. Interviewees include: David Braben...

In Data Sketches, Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects, and they combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset behind coding creatively. Exploring 12...

This book provides a starting point for anyone interested in level and game design with zero prior knowledge. By analysing existing games and levels it introduces good design ideas and works towards communicating them in either design or practical...

Delve into the world of Genshin Impact in this beautiful memento showcasing hundreds of illustrations. Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of...

Get to grips with coding in C# and build simple 3D games with Unity from the ground up with this updated fifth edition of the bestselling guide Key Features Understand C# programming basics, terminology, and coding best practices Put your...

This book offers a comprehensive and detailed guide to accomplishing and perfecting a photorealistic look in digital content across visual effects, architectural and product visualization, and games.Emmy award-winning VFX supervisor Eran Dinur offers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783869931272Author Future PressFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbHPublisher Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbH