Game Programming Patterns


Book Description

The biggest challenge facing many game programmers is completing their game. Most game projects fizzle out, overwhelmed by the complexity of their own code. Game Programming Patterns tackles that exact problem. Based on years of experience in shipped AAA titles, this book collects proven patterns to untangle and optimize your game, organized as independent recipes so you can pick just the patterns you need. You will learn how to write a robust game loop, how to organize your entities using components, and take advantage of the CPUs cache to improve your performance. You'll dive deep into how scripting engines encode behavior, how quadtrees and other spatial partitions optimize your engine, and how other classic design patterns can be used in games.




Game Development and Production


Book Description

A handbook for game development with coverage of both team management topics, such as task tracking and creating the technical design document, and outsourcing strategies for contents, such as motion capture and voice-over talent. It covers various aspects of game development.




Game Development 101


Book Description

Ever been fascinated by the game development industry and wanted to have a job in this field? This book serves as a perfect starting point for you as it answers the most commonly asked questions that you might have related to this field. This book is a simple compilation of the most commonly asked questions on my YouTube channel. I came to realise that although I have created tons of videos on my YouTube channel yet there have been instances wherein I have been asked the same questions that have already been covered on my channel. Therefore I thought it would be great to actually combine all the questions into a single book so that all the information is readily available and easily accessible in terms of chapters. My hope with this book is that it helps you know how this industry works and if you are an aspiring game developer then this book may help you to figure out a path for you. I have made sure not to sugar-coat things anywhere and it may feel at times that some parts of the book may seem discouraging for aspiring game developers, however, it is surely a tough industry to make your name in and if it is not presented in the way that it actually is then I would be doing a great disservice to the readers. I can assure you one thing though is that after you read this book you will surely get a proper clarity on how to get into this industry, survive and flourish as the paths presented in this book are proven and tested and I have shared all of these from my personal experiences being in this space.




End-to-end Game Development


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Veteran game producers and writers Iuppa and Borst offer a step-by-step, no-nonsense approach to developing games from start to finish (graphic arts, software engineering, designing, producing, and marketing are covered).




Distributed Game Development


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Take control of your global game development team and make successful AAA game titles using the 'Distributed Development' model. Game industry veteran Tim Fields teaches you how to evaluate game deals, how to staff teams for highly distributed game development, and how to maintain challenging relationships in order to get great games to market. This book is filled with interviews with a broad spectrum of industry experts from top game publishers and business owners in the US and UK. A supplementary web site provides interviews from the book, a forum where developers and publishers can connect, and additional tips and tricks. Topics include:




Learn 2D Game Development with C#


Book Description

2D games are hugely popular across a wide range of platforms and the ideal place to start if you’re new to game development. With Learn 2D Game Development with C#, you'll learn your way around the universal building blocks of game development, and how to put them together to create a real working game. C# is increasingly becoming the language of choice for new game developers. Productive and easier to learn than C++, C# lets you get your games working quickly and safely without worrying about tricky low-level details like memory management. This book uses MonoGame, an open source framework that's powerful, free to use and easy to handle, to further reduce low-level details, meaning you can concentrate on the most interesting and universal aspects of a game development: frame, camera, objects and particles, sprites, and the logic and simple physics that determines how they interact. In each chapter, you'll explore one of these key elements of game development in the context of a working game, learn how to implement the example for yourself, and integrate it into your own game library. At the end of the book, you’ll put everything you’ve learned together to build your first full working game! And what’s more, MonoGame is designed for maximum cross-platform support, so once you’ve mastered the fundamentals in this book, you’ll be ready to explore and publish games on a wide range of platforms including Windows 8, MAC OSX, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, and Playstation Mobile. Whether you're starting a new hobby or considering a career in game development, Learn 2D Game Development with C# is the ideal place to start. What you’ll learnKnow your way around the world of game design and the process of designing a game from scratch. Understand the basic architecture of a 2D game engine and develop your own game library. Work with the MonoGame framework and use it to build your own 2D interactive games. Learn and implement simple in-game pseudo autonomous behaviors. Understand and implement the math and physics underlying realistic game interactions. Give your game impact with graphic effects, and audio and special effects. Who this book is for This book is perfect for game enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone who is interested in building interactive games but is unsure of how to begin. It assumes no background in computer graphics or game development, but readers should be familiar with C# or another object-oriented language. Table of ContentsIntroducing 2D Game Development in C# Getting to Know the MonoGame Framework 2D Graphics, Coordinates, and Game State Getting Things Moving Pixel-Accurate Collisions Game Object States and Semiautonomous Behaviors Sprites, Camera, Action! Particle SystemsBuilding Your First 2D Game




C++ Game Development: Build High-Performance Games from Scratch


Book Description

Dive into the exciting world of game development with C++ Game Development. Designed for readers with prior knowledge in C++ programming, this comprehensive guide takes you on a thrilling journey through the fundamentals of game development and beyond. From the basics of game programming to advanced techniques in graphics rendering, physics simulation, and multiplayer networking, this book covers all aspects of game development with clarity and depth. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, empowering you to unleash your creativity and bring your gaming visions to life. Whether you dream of creating immersive 2D platformers, action-packed shooters, or captivating multiplayer experiences, this book equips you with the skills and techniques needed to turn your ideas into reality. With hands-on tutorials, real-world examples, and expert tips from seasoned game developers, 'C++ Game Development: Unleash Your Creativity' is your essential companion on the path to mastering the art of game development. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of game development and unleash your creativity like never before. Let the adventure begin!




Godot 3D Game Development


Book Description

You can create great video games ... Godot is the way! KEY FEATURES ● Ideal starting point for aspiring game artists, level designers, and animators looking to create 2D or 3D games. ● Includes examples, screenshots, illustrations, and charts to explain the use of Godot's GD Script. ● Offers lessons on animations, fixing bugs, optimizing, supporting several platforms, and publishing games. DESCRIPTION The impressive Godot game engine allows any programmer to start making 2D and 3D games without any specialized language requirements. In addition, this game engine makes it simple to design video games, create interactive and animated applications, and utilize them in advertising campaigns. The book starts with the fundamental aspects of game production. The book explains how games are made firsthand by interacting with several real-world projects. This book teaches you the basics of game development, which includes how to make a 2D platformer, point-and-click, or adventure game. Later, the book will help you progress to more challenging and complicated games like 3D platformers and 3D role-playing adventures. The book provides practical guidance on a wide range of topics, including gaming design patterns, advanced design methodologies, and the underlying principles of a 3D game. If you're making a game to promote a digital or physical product, the Godot engine will make it simple to implement ideas, including player interaction and using 2D or 3D space. The Godot GD script coding for various game design and computational chores will support your work in creating commercial video game products. In addition, you can release your game on popular PC platforms, mobile devices, and game consoles. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn Godot scripting and the IDE, 3D geometry, advanced vector maths, and 3D physics. ● Create humanoids, 3D space and environments, props, game mechanics, and collision detection mechanisms. ● Create a 3D RPG game that works on multiple platforms from scratch. ● Use the tile map editor, 2D lights, Node2D properties, and sprite-based animations. ● Test, troubleshoot, and publish wholly created games on multiple platforms. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whoever is enthusiastic about making games and wishes to make professional-quality 3D animations and eye-popping visual effects will benefit from this book. You don't need to be familiar with the Godot engine. The assumption is that you already have some programming knowledge, which should be enough to get you started with this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Towards 2D Game 3. Making 2D Games 4. Creating a 2D Game 5. 2D Adventure 6. 3D Math and 3D Physics 7. Project: 3D Platformer 8. 3D RPG Adventure 9. Game Systems in a 3D RPG Adventure




Introduction to Game Development


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This book will guide you through the basic game development process, covering game development topics including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, Web-based games, etc. Real games will be created, and significant parts of a game engine will be built and made available for download. The companion DVD will contain example code, games, and color figures. Processing is a free, graphics-oriented language that provides the basic functionality needed for building games and runs on all major platforms. Moreover, it allows games to be built for desktop computers, HTML 5, and Android. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at [email protected]. Features: Teaches basic game development including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, Web-based games, and more Create a small collection of complete computer games developed throughout the book Uses Processing, a free, downloadable platform with a frame by frame display scheme that is perfect for computer games




Game Development Tool Essentials


Book Description

Game Development Tool Essentials provides must-have tips and tricks from industry professionals for strengthening and streamlining your game tools pipeline. Everyone knows the game tools pipeline is important, but in the current environment of shrinking budgets and increased time pressure, developers often have to settle for inefficient, ad hoc, messy pipelines. This unique book will break you out of that cycle. The practical, expert insights contained within will enable you to work faster and more efficiently, so you can spend more time making cool things. Game Development Tool Essentials pools the knowledge and experience of working developers over four critical aspects of the game tools pipeline: asset and data management, geometry and models, Web tools, and programming. Within those sections, you will learn cutting-edge techniques on essential subjects such as COLLADA rendering, exporting and workflow; asset management and compiler architecture; and moving tools to the cloud. If you’re a game developer, you need Game Development Tool Essentials. Covers readily available tools and tools developers can build themselves. Presents 96 code samples, 81 illustrations, and end-of-chapter references. Special chapter on moving tools to the cloud.