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601 kr
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Get ahead of the game with Unity 4.The Unity engine is the tool of choice for many indie and AAA game developers. Unity 4 Fundamentals gives readers a head start on the road to game development by offering beginners a comprehensive, step by step introduction to the latest Unity 4 engine. The author takes a theory-to-practice approach to demonstrate what Unity 4 has to offer which includes: Asset management tools Real-time lighting and lightmapping Particle systems Navigation and pathfinding
1 666 kr
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Part of the new Foundations of Game Development Series!Almost every video game on the market today is powered by a game engine. But, what is a game engine? What does it do? How are they useful to both developers and the game? And how are they made? These, and other important engine related questions, are explored and discussed in this book. In clear and concise language, this book examines through examples and exercises both the design and implementation of a video game engine. Specifically, it focuses on the core components of a game engine, audio and sound systems, file and resource management, graphics and optimization techniques, scripting and physics, and much more. Suitable for students, hobbyists, and independent developers, this no-nonsense book helps fine-tune an understanding of solid engine design and implementation for creating games that sell.
756 kr
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Godot is a rapidly growing free and open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games, and interactive applications on many platforms, including desktop and mobile. There has been intense interest in this engine among game developers worldwide. This tutorial book offers an accessible, easy-to-follow and fun introduction to Godot Engine 4 for game developers, both complete newcomers and migrators from alternative game engines, like Unity and Unreal. This book practically explores the process of setting up the Godot software for the first time, creating 2D and 3D scenes with interactive elements, and using the GDScript language to create common gameplay elements, like first-person controls. Overall, this technical book offers a structured and friendly introduction to many of Godot’s impressive features to help you get started at making games as an indie game developer. This book explores nodes, scenes, hierarchies, import workflows, scripting, animations, user interfaces, working with resources, and creating gameplay elements, among others.
2 127 kr
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Godot is a rapidly growing free and open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games, and interactive applications on many platforms, including desktop and mobile. There has been intense interest in this engine among game developers worldwide. This tutorial book offers an accessible, easy-to-follow and fun introduction to Godot Engine 4 for game developers, both complete newcomers and migrators from alternative game engines, like Unity and Unreal. This book practically explores the process of setting up the Godot software for the first time, creating 2D and 3D scenes with interactive elements, and using the GDScript language to create common gameplay elements, like first-person controls. Overall, this technical book offers a structured and friendly introduction to many of Godot’s impressive features to help you get started at making games as an indie game developer. This book explores nodes, scenes, hierarchies, import workflows, scripting, animations, user interfaces, working with resources, and creating gameplay elements, among others.
2 692 kr
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Looking to become more efficient using Unity? How to Cheat in Unity 5 takes a no-nonsense approach to help you achieve fast and effective results with Unity 5. Geared towards the intermediate user, HTC in Unity 5 provides content beyond what an introductory book offers, and allows you to work more quickly and powerfully in Unity. Packed full with easy-to-follow methods to get the most from Unity, this book explores time-saving features for interface customization and scene management, along with productivity-enhancing ways to work with rendering and optimization. In addition, this book features a companion website at www.alanthorn.net, where you can download the book‘s companion files and also watch bonus tutorial video content.Learn bite-sized tips and tricks for effective Unity workflowsBecome a more powerful Unity user through interface customizationEnhance your productivity with rendering tricks, better scene organization and moreBetter understand Unity asset and import workflowsLearn techniques to save you time and money during development
2 692 kr
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Get ahead of the game with Unity 4.The Unity engine is the tool of choice for many indie and AAA game developers. Unity 4 Fundamentals gives readers a head start on the road to game development by offering beginners a comprehensive, step by step introduction to the latest Unity 4 engine. The author takes a theory-to-practice approach to demonstrate what Unity 4 has to offer which includes:Asset management toolsReal-time lighting and lightmappingParticle systemsNavigation and pathfinding
2 056 kr
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Blender is a vast and customizable 3D-modeling application used by many artists across creative industries, from television to games. This newest book, in Alan Thorn’s How to Cheat series, offers insightful and bite-sized power-tips to help you develop Blender mastery. More than five hundred figures illustrate interesting shortcuts and clever ways to improve your Blender workflow. A companion website at http://www.alanthorn.net provides bonus content, including videos and resources to help sharpen your skills further. How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x is for Blender users of all levels, offering time-saving tips and powerful techniques to increase your productivity.Key FeaturesBite-sized tips and tricks that can be read in any orderIllustrated examples and step-by-step guides for improving your workflow Explores practical applications and real-world contexts Demonstrates "lesser-known" and unconventional tipsImproves your efficiency and workflow
685 kr
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Looking to become more efficient using Unity?How to Cheat in Unity 5 takes a no-nonsense approach to help you achieve fast and effective results with Unity 5. Geared towards the intermediate user, HTC in Unity 5 provides content beyond what an introductory book offers, and allows you to work more quickly and powerfully in Unity. Packed full with easy-to-follow methods to get the most from Unity, this book explores time-saving features for interface customization and scene management, along with productivity-enhancing ways to work with rendering and optimization. In addition, this book features a companion website at www.alanthorn.net, where you can download the book’s companion files and also watch bonus tutorial video content. Learn bite-sized tips and tricks for effective Unity workflows Become a more powerful Unity user through interface customization Enhance your productivity with rendering tricks, better scene organization and more Better understand Unity asset and import workflows Learn techniques to save you time and money during development
610 kr
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2D games are everywhere, from mobile devices and websites to game consoles and PCs. In Learn Unity for 2D Game Development, targeted at both game development newcomers and established developers, experienced game developer Alan Thorn shows you how to use the powerful Unity engine to create fun and imaginative 2D games.
761 kr
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In Pro Unity Game Development with C#, Alan Thorn, author of Learn Unity for 2D Game Development and experienced game developer, takes you through the complete C# workflow for developing a cross-platform first person shooter in Unity.
594 kr
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Are you a Unity developer looking to switch to the Godot engine quickly? If so, this no-nonsense book is your guide to mastering the most popular open-source game engine. Godot is a completely free game engine for creating high-quality 2D and 3D games that can be launched on multiple platforms. You'll see how to transition seamlessly from Unity to Godot, getting up and running quickly and effectively, using practical case studies. In addition to building functional worlds from meshes and physical interactions, you'll work with reusable assets, such as textures. The book then moves on to lighting and rendering 2D and 3D scenes with baked and real-time lighting. You'll also work with navigation and path-finding for NPCs, and see how to create save-game states with JSON. With Moving from Unity to Godot you’ll be ready to create amazing 2D and 3D games that will supercharge your business. What You Will LearnExplorethe similarities and differences between Unity and GodotMaximize the benefits from Unity and GodotCreate believable game world and characters with GodotMaster the unique aspects of C# coding in GodotWho This Book is ForDevelopers familiar with Unity who want to master another game engine, such as Godot.
685 kr
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Blender is a vast and customizable 3D-modeling application used by many artists across creative industries, from television to games. This newest book, in Alan Thorn’s How to Cheat series, offers insightful and bite-sized power-tips to help you develop Blender mastery. More than five hundred figures illustrate interesting shortcuts and clever ways to improve your Blender workflow. A companion website at http://www.alanthorn.net provides bonus content, including videos and resources to help sharpen your skills further. How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x is for Blender users of all levels, offering time-saving tips and powerful techniques to increase your productivity.Key FeaturesBite-sized tips and tricks that can be read in any orderIllustrated examples and step-by-step guides for improving your workflow Explores practical applications and real-world contexts Demonstrates "lesser-known" and unconventional tipsImproves your efficiency and workflow
522 kr
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Introduction to Game Programming with C++ explores the world of game development with a focus on C++. This book begins with an explanation of the basics of mathematics as it relates to game programming, covers the fundamentals of C++, and describes a number of algorithms commonly used in games. In addition, it discusses several libraries that can help you manage graphics, add audio, and create installation software so you can get started on the path to making both 2D and 3D games.With this book understand the basics of programming in C++, including working with variables, constants, arrays, conditional statements, pointers, and functions learn how to use the ClanLib library to make 2D games discover how the OGRE graphics library can be used to implement particle systems and other effects in 3D games find out how to integrate sound and music into your game.
443 kr
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Mastering Unity Scripting: Learn advanced C# tips and techniques to make professional-grade games with Unity
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
713 kr
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Mastering Unity 5.x
Create amazing games with brilliant game play features using Unity 5.x
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
713 kr
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Create amazing games with solid gameplay features, using a professional-grade workflow inside the Unity engine!Key FeaturesBecome a Unity master by creating a practical, in-depth game-development project with UnityUse advanced C# scripting to unlock the complete potential of Unity 5Use Version Control to Effectively Manage and Scale your workflowBook DescriptionMastering Unity 5.x is for developers wishing to optimize the features of Unity 5.x. With an in-depth focus on a practical project, learn all about Unity architecture and impressive animation techniques. With this book, produce fun games with confidence.What you will learnPreparation and Asset-ConfiguringLevel Design and StructurePlayer Controls - MovementPlayer Controls – Typing & HealthEnemies and Artificial IntelligenceProject Management & Version ControlPersistent Data – Load and Save Game StatesPerformance, Optimization, Mobiles, and MoreWho this book is forIf you are a Unity developer who now wants to develop and deploy interesting games by leveraging the new features of Unity 5.x, then this is the book for you. Basic knowledge of C# programming is assumed.
Unity 5.x By Example: An example-based practical guide to get you up and running with Unity 5.x
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
713 kr
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Unity 2018 By Example
Learn about game and virtual reality development by creating five engaging projects
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
634 kr
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Build exciting 2D/3D games and virtual reality applications with the help of hands-on examplesKey FeaturesCreate five different types of games from scratch with Unity 2018Import custom content into Unity from third-party tools such as Maya and BlenderLearn to build NPCs with artificial intelligent behavior.Book DescriptionUnity is the most exciting and popular engine used for developing games. With its 2018 release, Unity has become the primary source of both game development and virtual reality content.In Unity 2018 By Example, you’ll learn how to use Unity in order to make amazing games from popular genres - from action shooters to mind-bending puzzle games to adventure and Virtual Reality (VR) games. Even if you have no previous experience of using Unity, this book will help you understand the toolsets it provides in depth. In addition to this, you'll understand how to create time-critical collection games, twin-stick space shooters, platformers, and action-fest games with intelligent enemies. Finally, you'll get to grips with creating VR games with the new toolsets introduced by Unity to help you develop amazing VR experiences.To make things easier, you will be provided with step-by-step tutorials for making five great games in Unity 2018, along with a detailed explanation of all the fundamental concepts. By the end of this book, you’ll have established a strong foundation in making games with Unity 2018.What you will learnUnderstand core Unity concepts, such as game objects, components, and scenesStudy level-design techniques for building immersive and interesting worldsMake functional games with C# scriptingUse the toolset creatively to build games with different themes and stylesHandle player controls and input functionalityWork with terrains and world-creation toolsGet to grips with making both 2D and 3D gamesWho this book is forYou don't need to have any previous experience with Unity to enjoy Unity 2018 By Example, although you need to have basic knowledge of C#.
713 kr
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Master realistic animations and graphics, particle systems, game AI and physics, sprites and VR development with Unity 2017About This Book• Create professional grade games with realistic animation and graphics, particle systems and game physics with Unity 2017• Unleash the power of C# scripting to create intelligent game AI and professional grade game workflows.• Create immersive VR games using the latest Unity 2017 VR SDK. Who This Book Is ForIf you are a Unity developer who now wants to develop and deploy interesting games by leveraging the new features of Unity 2017, then this is the book for you. Basic knowledge of C# programming is assumed.What You Will Learn• Explore hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios to make a Unity horror adventure game• Create enemy characters that act intelligently and make reasoned decisions• Use data files to save and restore game data in a way that is platform-agnostic• Get started with VR development• Use navigation meshes, occlusion culling, and Profiler tools• Work confidently with GameObjects, rotations, and transformations• Understand specific gameplay features such as AI enemies, inventory systems, and level designIn DetailDo you want to make the leap from being an everyday Unity developer to being a pro game developer? Then look no further! This book is your one-stop solution to creating mesmerizing games with lifelike features and amazing gameplay.This book focuses in some detail on a practical project with Unity, building a first-person game with many features. You'll delve into the architecture of a Unity game, creating expansive worlds, interesting render effects, and other features to make your games special. You will create individual game components, use efficient animation techniques, and implement collision and physics effectively. Specifically, we'll explore optimal techniques for importing game assets, such as meshes and textures; tips and tricks for effective level design; how to animate and script NPCs; how to configure and deploy to mobile devices; how to prepare for VR development; how to work with version control; and more.By the end of this book, you'll have developed sufficient competency in Unity development to produce fun games with confidence.Style and approachThis book takes an easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial approach. You will create an advanced level Unity game with an emphasis on leveraging advanced Unity 2017 features while developing the game in its entirety.