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€ 36,90 € 34,81 Excl.From a steamy jungle to a modern city, or even a sci-fi space station, 3D Game Environments is the ultimate resource to help you create triple-A quality art for a variety of game worlds. Primarily using Photoshop and 3ds Max, you'll learn to create realistic textures from photo source and a variety of techniques to portray dynamic and believable game worlds. With detailed tutorials on creating 3D models, applying 2D art to 3D models, and clear concise advice on issues of efficiency and optimization for a 3D game engine, Luke Ahearn gives you everything you need to make your own realistic game environments. Meer info -
€ 34,90 € 32,92 Excl.Written for those who are familiar with object-oriented programming and C# and who are interested in taking the 3D graphics of their XNA games to the next level.
The one thing that can make or break a game is its appearance; players will be attracted to a game if it looks good.
This book will walk you through the implementation of many common effects and graphics techniques used in professional games so that you can make your games look great. Meer info -
€ 43,90 € 41,42 Excl.This book explains fundamental multiplayer concepts, from connecting to a server to real-time latency hiding techniques. You will learn:
- How to connect users to achieve real-time interaction
- When to make decisions on the server rather than the game client
- Techniques for time synchronization
- How to use dead reckoning smoothing to hide network latency
- The isometric view of tile-based games
- Techniques for customizing and rendering avatars in a virtual world Meer info -
€ 39,90
€ 15,00 € 14,15 Excl.
- All the essential techniques that every game designer should know
- Physics for games, pathfinding, game structure with the MVC design pattern, tile-based games, vector math, and advanced collision detection strategies
- AS3.0 Code compatible with Flash CS3 - CS5, Flash Builder, and the open-source Flex SDK. Meer info -
€ 34,90 € 32,92 Excl.Deliver better games faster, on budget - and make game development fun again!
Long-time game developer Clinton Keith shows exactly how to apply Scrum and Agile methods to the unique challenges of game development. Meer info -
€ 31,90 € 30,09 Excl.The perfect starting point for understanding and applying AI techniques to your games. This book will provide you with usable, advanced techniques that you can apply to your games right now. Code samples in C/C++ Meer info -
€ 43,90 € 41,42 Excl.This book is specifically written for the professional game AI programmer, or the programmer interested in expanding his area of interest into AI. If you are having difficulties determining which techniques to use, have questions about, or need working code for the engine best suite for a particular game, this is the book for you.
A working knowledge of C++ and a basic knowledge of object-oriented programming is assumed. Meer info -
€ 60,90 € 57,45 Excl.This book grants you an insider's look at cutting-edge AI techniques used by industry professionals in such games as Fable, Halo 2, and the Battlefield series Meer info -
€ 61,90 € 58,40 Excl.- A comprehensive, professional tutorial and reference to implement true AI in games
- Walks through the entire development process from beginning to end
- Includes over 100 pseudo code examples of techniques used in commercial games, case studies for all major genres, and a CD-ROM and companion website with extensive C++ source code implementations Meer info -
€ 31,90 € 30,09 Excl.Beginning 3D Game Development with Unity is perfect for you if you would like to get to grips with programming Unity. You may be an artist who has learned 3D tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Cinema 4D, or you may come from 2D tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator - or you may just want to become more familiar with programming games and the latest ideas in game production. Meer info -
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€ 24,90 € 23,49 Excl.Learn the basic concepts of the language; Examine interfaces, exceptions, file access, and random numbers; Create a basic framework for your game projects; Learn how to gather user input by using DirectInput; Improve your graphics programming by creating a Direct3D device; Use DirectSound to add cool sound effects to your game Meer info -
€ 31,90
€ 15,00 € 14,15 Excl.
Create stunning video games using popular open source technologies!
Previous programming experience is useful but not essential, because the first two chapters introduce the Python programming language - or serve as a refresher course if you are already familiar with Python. Further chapters cover how to use Pygame to set up a graphical display, draw to the screen, handle events, and read input devices. Meer info -
€ 33,90 € 31,98 Excl.Games are serious business and 70% of the most popular apps are games. You may have even written an iPhone game before, but here you can immerse yourself in: - Game graphics and animation with UIKit, Quartz, Core Animation, OpenGL ES
- Game Audio with Open AL, MediaPlayer Framework, AVFoundations, and AudioSession
- Game networking with GameKit, Bonjour, and Internet Sharing Meer info -
€ 31,90 € 30,09 Excl.You can download the XNA Framework for free, and start developing games immediately for the Xbox 360, PC, and Zune. In this book, the authors show you how to create exciting, full-featured games that exploit the unique power of XNA 3.0 to its fullest. You'll start with the fundamentals, creating a simple 2D game, and then making it multiplayer and adding network support. Next, you'll create a complete 3D game. You will learn to import animations, create and work with models, draw complex terrain, implement collision detection, and much more. By the end of the book, you'll be able to design and code your own video games and sell them on Microsoft LIVE. Meer info -
€ 31,90 € 30,09 Excl.How would you like to build an Xbox game, use your Wiimote to create an electronic whiteboard, or build your own peer-to-peer application? Coding4Fun helps you tackle some cool software and hardware projects, using a range of free Microsoft software. Now you can code for fun with C#, VB, Lua, ASP.NET, WPF, XNA Game Studio, and Popfly. If you love to tinker but don't have time to figure it all out, this book gives you clear, step-by-step instructions for building 10 creative projects. Meer info -
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€ 34,90 € 32,92 Excl.Written for intermediate to advanced Computer graphic (CGI) artists.
Author Wes McDermott delivers production-proven techniques, captivating 3D imagery, and valuable tips and tricks you need to model, animate, and texture your characters and environment assets, optimized for Apple's iDevices.
Creating visually stunning games for the iPhone and iPad is easier and more exciting than ever when you combine the cutting-edge game engine Unity iOS with artist-friendly modo, and also Blender, the free open-source 3D app. Meer info -
€ 37,90 € 35,75 Excl.Unity has brings you ever closer to the \\"author once, deploy anywhere\\" dream. With its multiplatform capabilities, you can target desktop, web, mobile devices, and consoles using a single development engine. Little wonder that Unity has quickly become the #1 game engine out there. Creating Games with Unity and Maya gives you with an end-to-end solution for Unity game development with Maya. Written by a twelve-year veteran of the 3D animation and games industry and professor of 3D animation, this book takes you step-by-step through the process of developing an entire game from scratch-including coding, art, production, and deployment. Meer info -
€ 49,80 € 46,98 Excl.The CryENGINE 3 CookBook is packed full of recipes for junior and senior developers alike. It covers everything from creating photo realistic architectural visualization to implementing advanced physics such as ragdoll and tornado effects. Topics covered include the Sandbox, level layout, environment creation, AI, character creation, creating vehicles, and game logic. Every recipe is designed to add AAA quality to your games. Meer info -
€ 47,90 € 45,19 Excl.If you already have Java programming experience and are looking to program games, this book is for you Meer info -
€ 35,90 € 33,87 Excl.- Find out what's involved in developing serious games, from crafting a design document to identifying sources of capital and affordable development tools
- Explore the evolution of serious games, relevant standards, and best practices
- Delve into the social, technical, and philosophical constraints associated with serious games and discover how to transform them into business opportunities Meer info -
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€ 30,00 € 28,30 Excl.
Will appeal to professional and amateur developers with an inclination to build synchronous multiplayer games with Flash. Starts with the essential steps for developing Flash games using Flash Builder 4 and AS3. Meer info -
€ 41,30 € 38,96 Excl.With this book in hand, you will build virtual worlds that have avatars walking around and interacting with non-playing characters, completing challenging quests, and allowing users to link with real-world friends.
If you are a Flash or ActionScript developer who wants to build powerful and immersive multiplayer games, this book is for you. Some experience with ActionScript 3.0 is assumed. Meer info -
€ 34,90 € 32,92 Excl.A friendly and comprehensive introduction to game design and object-oriented programming with Adobe Flash CS3 and CS4 and ActionScript 3.0.
Covers platform, space-shooter, adventure, and logic games with detailed case studies
No previous game design or programming experience required
This book will guide and inspire any curious and creative person to turn a good game idea into reality. Meer info -
€ 42,50 € 40,09 Excl.Create your own audio and video special effects with tools, code, and tips from Microsoft game developers Meer info -
€ 47,90 € 45,19 Excl.Advances in Computer Graphics and Game Development Meer info -
€ 51,90 € 48,96 Excl.Includes coverage of:
- Game development fundamentals that will help you assemble your programming toolbox
- Solid, working code examples
- Core game technologies such as 3D programming, scripting, and game audio
- Advanced topics and techniques on game AI, C# tools, and more Meer info -
€ 39,90 € 37,64 Excl.In this book designer Richard Rouse III balances a discussion of the essential concepts behind game design with an explanation of how you can implement them in your current project. Detailed analysis of successful games is interwoven with concrete examples from Rouse's own experience Meer info -
€ 69,90 € 65,94 Excl.This book covers both the theory and practice of game engine software development, bringing together complete coverage of a wide range of topics. The concepts and techniques described are the actual ones used by real game studios like Electronic Arts and Naughty Dog. The examples are often grounded in specific technologies, but the discussion extends way beyond any particular engine or API. The references and citations make it a great jumping off point for those who wish to dig deeper into any particular aspect of the game development process. Meer info -
€ 32,80 € 30,94 Excl.Whether you’re a newbie to Game Maker, or a returning veteran, the Game Maker 8 Cookbook is the perfect tool for those who want to implement the features of Game Maker they need with the minimum of fuss. With well explained recipes and chapters that assume no previous experience, and full coverage of the Game Maker program, there’s something in this book for everyone. Meer info
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€ 39,90 € 37,64 Excl.- Learn how to create efficient game models from sketch to final render
- Use detailed tutorials with your 3D application (3ds max, Lightwave, etc.) to enhance your modeling skills
- CD-ROM includes ready-to-use low-polygon models and the tutorial files Meer info -
€ 55,90 € 52,74 Excl.With the wisdom of many industry experts, Gems 5 includes 62 newly unearthed gems that were polished up for your reading pleasure Meer info -
€ 55,90 € 52,74 Excl.Welcome to the sixth volume of the Game Programming Gems series.
With the new generation of machines, players expect higher-fidelity models and animations, fancier physics and graphics effects, and more intelligent AI. All of these capabilities require robust teams and longer schedules, so to help ensure that your games are still delivered on time and on budget, you'll find 50 all new articles written by experts in game technology from many different backgrounds and over twenty countries. This volume also includes a brand new section dedicated to Scripting and Data-Driven Systems. Meer info -
€ 55,90 € 52,74 Excl.Welcome to the eighth volume of the must-have reference series for game developers, \\"Game Programming Gems,\\" the series that helped define the standards for game programming and continues to be an essential source for new, innovative techniques. \\"Game Programming Gems 8\\" provides the tools and inspiration that game developers need to excel. Featuring cutting-edge, ready-to-use techniques contributed by industry veterans and experts, this new collection is a key resource for inspiration, insight, and a plethora of time-saving, ready-to-use methods for the developer's tool box! Meer info -
€ 39,90 € 37,64 Excl.Written for Python programmers interested in learning game development, as well as game developers interested in using Python, the book assumes you have some programming background and a basic grasp of software engineering principles. Some knowledge of the game development process is also assumed, although a concise overview is provided. Meer info -
€ 19,95 € 18,82 Excl.Dit leuke en praktische werkboek, voorzien van veel voorbeelden en illustraties, laat kinderen in de leeftijdsgroep van 8 tot 14 jaar zien hoe je zelf een computergame maakt. Meer info -
€ 34,95 € 32,97 Excl.In 24 lessen van elk één uur leert u op praktische wijze zelf games programmeren. Op de cd-rom: Starter Kit (Borland C++ Builder 5.5) en broncode Meer info -
€ 35,90 € 33,87 Excl.\\"gmax Bible covers every detail that a wannabe game designer could need\\". Includes gmax software, demos of popular games, 3D models etc. on CD-ROM Meer info -
€ 28,90 € 27,26 Excl.Learn the underlying skills and principles of software development - as you design and build your first games for Xbox 360, Windows, and Zune! Meer info -
€ 31,90 € 30,09 Excl.Introduction to the Game Industry gives you a complete overview of how to create and market electronic games. You learn how the process works: from creating an idea for a game; describing the game concept in production documents; building game assets such as artwork, game data, and code; to final packaging and marketing the product. Meer info -
€ 21,90 € 20,66 Excl.Perfect for beginners with no programming experience, you'll learn how to utilize the powerful multiplatform Unity game engine to create your own game from start to finish. Meer info -
€ 26,90 € 25,38 Excl.This is a beginner's guide to developing games for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, which all run Apple's iOS.
No iPad, iPhone developing experience is necessary - you don't even need Mac development experience either. You do need an Intel-based Macintosh computer with the latest version of the Mac OS on it.
You'll see how to design games that play wonderfully on the small screen, what's involved in becoming a registered developer, how to work with the SDK, key features of games architecture, how to market your games, and more. Meer info -
€ 34,90 € 32,92 Excl.Make and market the next hot-selling iPhone game. If you've always wanted to create an iPhone game application and sell it, this book is for you. It covers all the bases, from how to sign up for the Apple Developer Program and use the iPhone SDK to what makes a game sellable, how to publish to the App Store, and ways to calculate return on investment. Find easy-to-follow tutorials and smart techniques that will soon have you creating games for fun and profit. Meer info -
€ 28,90 € 27,26 Excl.Loaded with descriptive examples and clear explanations, this book helps you learn the technical design issues particular to the iPhone and iPod Touch, and suggests ways to maximize performance in different types of games. Meer info -
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€ 15,00 € 14,15 Excl.
iPhone games are hot! Just look at the App Store. Over 25% of apps are games, and 70% of the most popular apps are games.
This book is a collection of must-know information from master independent iPhone game developers. It's loaded with practical tips for efficient development and creating compelling, totally addictive gaming experiences. And it's not all talk! It's packed with code that you can download from the Apress website and use to realize your own great ideas. Meer info