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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789829501Author Mark GreenshieldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Acorn BooksPublisher Acorn BooksWeight(grams) 372gDimensions(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...

Within the field of game design, game balance can best be described as a black art. It is the process by which game designers make a game simultaneously fair for players while providing them just the right amount of difficulty to be both exciting and...

Discover the ultimate companion book to Ubisoft's most highly anticipated game of 2020.Discover the ultimate companion book to Ubisoft's most highly anticipated game of 2020, Watch Dogs Legion (R). In a near-future London on the brink of becoming a...

Incorporating both historical techniques and the most recent developments in computer graphics, Shader Writing in Open Shading Language is a treatise on OSL shader writing and shader development that intends to remedy the current lack of material on this...

As the videogame industry has grown up, the need for better stories and characters has dramatically increased, yet traditional screenwriting techniques alone cannot equip writers for the unique challenges of writing stories where the actions and...

Welcome to the fourth volume of Game Audio Programming: Principles and Practices - the first series of its kind dedicated to the art, science, and craft of game audio programming. This volume contains 17 chapters from some of the top game audio...

You know what's even better than playing games? Programming your own! Make your own online games, even if you're an absolute beginner. Let your imagination come to 3D life as you learn real-world programming skills with the JavaScript programming...

* For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software * Cover...

SFML Game Development is a fast-paced, step-by-step guide, providing you with all the knowledge and tools you need to create your first game using SFML 2.0. SFML Game Development addresses ambitious C++ programmers who want to develop their own game. If...

Creative Truth is your playbook for starting, building, and enjoying a profitable design business. Whether you're a solo freelancer working from home or a small group of creative entrepreneurs ready to get to the next level, this is your roadmap to...

Learn the tricks of simple procedural generation and how various genres, such as racing simulators, platformers, and roguelikes, can all benefit from these techniques. In this book, you'll learn how to combine hand-crafted content with algorithms to...

Join industry insiders Bill Kinder and Bobbie O'Steen as they guide readers on a journey through every stage of production on an animated film, from storyboards to virtual cameras and final animation.With unprecedented access to the Pixar edit suite,...

The evolution of story-telling is as old as the human race; from the beginning, when our ancestors first gathered around a campfire to share wondrous tales through oral traditions, to today, with information and stories being shared through waves and...

Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many...

This interdisciplinary guide is designed to equip aspiring and professional practitioners across game development and related creative fields with the essential research knowledge and skills to excel. It offers practical tools for conducting effective...

The rapid developments in new communication technologies have facilitated the popularization of digital games, which has translated into an exponential growth of the game industry in recent decades. The ubiquitous presence of digital games has resulted...

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The Video Games Textbook takes the history of video games to the next level. Coverage includes every major video game console, handheld system, and game-changing personal computer, as well as a look at the business, technology, and people behind the...

The Pocket Lawyer series serves as a legal toolkit for independent producers and artists in creative industries.The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators is designed to help emerging artists and veteran professionals in the comic book industry build a...

Game AI Uncovered: Volume Four continues the series with another collection of chapters from twenty of the top game AI professionals and researchers, from around the world. Each chapter includes wisdom, ideas, tips, and tricks that were used in the...

Creating a successful video game requires more than just great ideas-it demands a deep understanding of user experience (UX). Successful games like Fortnite thrive because of their refined UX strategy, which prioritizes player engagement and satisfaction...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940535340Author Kelsey LewinFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Boss Fight LLCPublisher Boss Fight LLC

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Game development is a high-stakes, high-pressure world where failure often feels inevitable, and success relies on navigating uncertainty. This book gives developers, producers and leaders the tools to manage risk proactively - before it becomes crisis...

This book offers an unflinching look at the creative and structural challenges of storytelling in interactive media. Drawing on over 30 years of industry experience, Kelly Vero explores the rich interplay between narrative, design and technology, making...

Sharpen your game development skills with UE5 using Lumen lighting, Nanite geometry, Sequencer, Chaos Physics, and advanced workflow theory to build optimized cinematics, interactive environments, and AAA-quality visuals Key Features Leverage...

Welcome to the fifth volume of Game Audio Programming: Principles and Practices - the first series of its kind dedicated to the art, science, and craft of game audio programming. In this volume, some of the top game audio programmers in the industry...

This book gives novice coders an understanding of the methods and techniques used in professional games development. Projects are designed to help develop and strengthen problem solving and basic C/C++ skills. The book also helps to develop familiarity...

This book shows how games can play their part in addressing climate change and how we can sustainably make games for sustainability. Based on both industry practice and research, the chapters within this book give voice to those who are working on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781522587309Author Brock R. DubbelsFormat PaperbackPage Count 333Imprint IGI GlobalPublisher IGI Global

The computational methods of bioinformatics are being used more and more to process the large volume of current biological data. Promoting an understanding of the underlying biology that produces this data, Pattern Discovery in Bioinformatics: Theory and...

Revised and updated, the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798369383230Author Ricardo MarcaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Information Science PublishingPublisher IGI Global

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782377844401Author Nicolas DeneschauFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Third EditionsPublisher Third EditionsWeight(grams) 839gDimensions(mm) 239mm *...

Kickstart your game development journey with Godot 4 and create your own indie games from scratch in this part-color guide Key Features Implement custom scripts to control game logic and interactions Learn coding, design, and game mechanics...

Everybody has a story in them. Some people lack the language and the tools to tell that story effectively. As an avid Tabletop Role-Playing Game player, I'm amazed at people's ability to tell stories on the spot. Both the players and the game master are...

The Game Boy is an iconic handheld console and a remarkable piece of gaming history. Programming the Game Boy is rewarding but can be challenging especially to newcomers. Game Boy Coding Adventure gives readers an organized, hands-on explanation of the...

Discover advanced techniques and best practices to build immersive open world landscapes, harness dynamic weather systems, and optimize performance in UE5 with this comprehensive part-color guide Key Features Enhance your digital artistry and...