Source Sdk Game Development Essentials

Author : Brett Bernier
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849695938
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Source SDK Game Development Essentials written by Brett Bernier and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written by a gamer, for a gamer to guide just about anything with Source SDK giving a firm grasp of all the tools it has to offer using step-by-step explanations. If you’re a keen gamer who wants a bit more out of your favorite game and create your own modifications (mods) and levels with the Source engine, this book is great for you. No programming and Source SDK experience is required.

Author : Brett Bernier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Author : Satheesh PV
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784398454
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unreal Engine 4 Game Development Essentials written by Satheesh PV and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the basics of Unreal Engine 4 to build stunning video games About This Book Get to grips with the user interface of Unreal Engine 4 and find out more about its various robust features Create dream video games with the help of the different tools Unreal Engine 4 offers Create video-games and fully utilize the power of Unreal Engine 4 to bring games to life through this step-by-step guide Who This Book Is For If you have a basic understanding of working on a 3D environment and you are interested in video game development, then this book is for you. A solid knowledge of C++ will come in handy. What You Will Learn Download both the binary and source version of Unreal Engine 4 and get familiar with the UI Get to know more about the Material Editor and how it works Add a post process to the scene and alter it to get a unique look for your scene Acquaint yourself with the unique and exclusive feature of Unreal Engine 4—Blueprints Find out more about Static and Dynamic lighting and the difference between various lights Use Matinee to create cut scenes Create a health bar for the player with the use of Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) Get familiar with Cascade Particle Editor In Detail Unreal Engine 4 is a complete suite of game development tools that gives you power to develop your game and seamlessly deploy it to iOS and Android devices. It can be used for the development of simple 2D games or even stunning high-end visuals. Unreal Engine features a high degree of portability and is a tool used by many game developers today. This book will introduce you to the most popular game development tool called Unreal Engine 4 with hands-on instructions for building stunning video games. You will begin by creating a new project or prototype by learning the essentials of Unreal Engine by getting familiar with the UI and Content Browser. Next, we'll import a sample asset from Autodesk 3ds max and learn more about Material Editor. After that we will learn more about Post Process. From there we will continue to learn more about Blueprints, Lights, UMG, C++ and more. Style and approach This step-by-step guide will help you gain practical knowledge about Unreal Engine through detailed descriptions of all the tools offered by Unreal Engine.

Author : Will Goldstone
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1847198198
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unity Game Development Essentials written by Will Goldstone and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build fully functional, professional 3D games with realistic environments, sound, dynamic effects, and more!

Author : Michelle M. Fernandez
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1783559357
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corona SDK Mobile Game Development: Beginner's Guide - Second Edition written by Michelle M. Fernandez and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who wants to have a go at creating commercially successfully games for Android and iOS. You don’t need game development or programming experience.

Author : Will Goldstone
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849691452
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unity 3.x Game Development Essentials written by Will Goldstone and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows an informal, demystifying approach to the world of game development with the Unity game engine. With no prior knowledge of game development or 3D required, you will learn from scratch, taking each concept at a time working up to a full 3D mini-game. You'll learn scripting with C# or JavaScript and master the Unity development environment with easy-to-follow stepwise tasks. If you're a designer or animator who wishes to take their first steps into game development or prototyping, or if you've simply spent many hours sitting in front of video games, with ideas bubbling away in the back of your mind, Unity and this book should be your starting point. No prior knowledge of game production is required, inviting you to simply bring with you a passion for making great games.

Author : Sean Scaplehorn
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849693374
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marmalade SDK Mobile Game Development Essentials written by Sean Scaplehorn and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical tutorial that's easy to follow with lots of tips, examples and diagrams, including a full game project that grows with each chapter, This book targets Professional and Indie game developers who want to develop games quickly and easily to run across a huge range of smartphones and tablets. You are expected to have some experience writing games using C++ on other platforms. Its aim is to show how to take your existing skills and apply them to writing games for mobile devices (including iOS and Android) by explaining the use of the Marmalade SDK, Familiarity with games and 3D graphics programming would be helpful. No knowledge of specific mobile SDKs such as iOS or Android is required.

Author : Kimberly Unger
Publisher : Delmar
ISBN 13 : 9781111640675
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Game Development Essentials written by Kimberly Unger and published by Delmar. This book was released on 2012 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a comprehensive examination of the art and technology of one of the fastest-growing segments of the game industry with GAME DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS: MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT, International Edition. This ground breaking text walks students through the overall process of designing videogames and applications for mobile and handheld hardware. Through coverage of team building, production, QA and a look at the black box of the publication process both for independent and publisher backed studios; students learn the entire development process from initial concept to game design. Utilizing real-life examples, interviews and advice from developers already well established in the mobile industry, MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT serves as the 'how to' guide for students looking to break into the mobile game development industry.

Author : Jeannie Novak
Publisher : Delmar Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781418042080
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Game Development Essentials written by Jeannie Novak and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 2008 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Game Development Essentials: An Introduction, 2nd Edition offers a thorough and insightful introduction to the game development industry, with industry updates that will keep readers current and well-prepared for a career in the field. The book begins with a highly informative chapter on the evolution of game development, providing a historical context for later chapters, and moves on to examine content creation and the concepts behind the development of story, character, environment, level design, user interface, and sound. With the same engaging writing style and examples that made the first edition so popular, this new edition features expanded coverage of today's hottest topics - such as next-generation platforms (Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii), level design, interface design, project management, serious games, game accessibility, and online social networks. New game-related technology, development techniques, and the latest research in the field make this an invaluable resource for anyone entering the exciting, competitive, ever-changing world of game development.

Author : Jeannie Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781954416000
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Game Development Essentials written by Jeannie Lee and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GAME DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTION, 4E is an authoritative, industry-driven introduction to the world of game development, with updates that keep readers current and well-prepared for a successful career in the field. This book not only examines content creation and the concepts behind development, but it also give readers a background on the evolution of game development and how it has become what it is today. GAME DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS also includes chapters on project management, development team roles and responsibilities, development cycle, marketing, maintenance, and the future of game development. With the same engaging writing style and examples that made the first two editions so popular, this new edition features all the latest games and game technology. Coverage of new game-related technology, development techniques, and the latest research in the field make this an invaluable resource for anyone entering the exciting, competitive, ever-changing world of game development.