This book takes the readers on a journey into the world of mobile game development aimed at beginner Objective-C programmers. The book enables the reader to create a number of projects, which include a matching game, a puzzle game, a whack-a-mole game, a pong game, and a coloring book. Each of these projects gives the readers a variety of knowledge and skills that they can apply to their own gaming projects. It includes a companion disc with source code, images, and project files. By the end of the book, the reader will have five apps that they've developed, along with the knowledge of making games for the iOS platform.

eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

Features:

• Builds five game projects including a matching game, a puzzle game, a coloring book, game of pong, and a ""whack-a-mole"" game that will give the reader exposure to making games on the iOS platform
• Includes information on iOS 5, iOS 6, iOS 7 and iOS8 - the latest versions for the iPhone and iPad .
• Utilizes the UIKit that enables readers to apply their knowledge to more areas than just games since many of the topics can be applied to general iOS development
• Includes a companion disc with source code, images, and project files.

About the Author
Sherrod Allen :

Allen Sherrod has written for Game Developer, Gamasutra.com, and contributed to the Game Programming Gems 6 book. Currently, he creates interactive mobile apps for the iPhone and iPad. Most recently, he served as the programmer for the Campbell Soup app, Finn & Friends Mysteries and the storybook app for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Book Information
ISBN 9781938549878
Author Allen Sherrod
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Mercury Learning & Information
Publisher Mercury Learning & Information
Weight(grams) 590g