Game Programming Gems 7 ISBN:1584505273 Published: 22 January, 2008 Author: Scott Jacobs
Welcome to the seventh 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 7" 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!
Professional XNA Game Programming: For Xbox 360 and Windows ISBN:0470126779 Published: 30 April, 2007 Author: Benjamin Nitschke
You haven't experienced the full potential of Xbox 360 or Windows until you've created your own homebrewed games for these innovative systems. With Microsoft's new XNA Framework, the only thing limiting you is your imagination. Now professional game developer and Microsoft DirectX MVP Benjamin Nitschke shows you how to take advantage of the XNA Game Studio Express tools and libraries in order to build cutting-edge games.
Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creators Guide ISBN:007149071X Published: 25 June, 2007 Author: Stephen Cawood
Create complete 3D games using Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express and this hands-on guide. Written by experienced game developers, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide details the fundamentals of great game programming and offers detailed examples.
Inside, you'll learn to program a game engine, write shader code, create and animate 3D models, and add fluid motion and special effects. You'll also find out how to launch ballistics, add realistic scenery and terrain, and integrate lighting and textures. Step-by-step tutorials on underlying C# code and explanations of vector and matrix techniques are included.
Game Writing Handbook ISBN:1584505036 Published: 05 March, 2007 Author: Rafael Chandler
This practical guide is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to write scripts and stories for video games, particularly movie writers and fiction authors. It is also intended to instruct current video game writers and designers about how to be more effective in collaborating with the developers, programmers, level designers, designers, musicians, concept artists, producers, and directors. It details how important writing a good story is, and provides practical information about designing storylines, creating characters, and writing dialogue.
Business & Legal Primer for Game Development ISBN:1584504927 Published: 30 November, 2006 Author: S. Gregory Boyd
Business is an important part of making games and the legal aspects have also become significant. Business and Legal Primer for Games explores the major legal and business issues involved in game development with a particular focus on starting a business. The book contains practical introductory sections on business and legal problems that members of the development community are often confronted with. These problems include business structure, contracts, employment law, taxation, and IP. Those seeking to start their own game development company will receive invaluable information regarding getting started, basic business operations, marketing, licensing intellectual property, and exit strategies. Business and Legal Primer for Games is the ideal starting point with any who has ever wanted to start a game business and an excellent reference of information for those who already are involved in game development.
Beginning Game Programming, Second Edition ISBN:1598632884 Published: 30 November, 2006 Author: Jonathan S. Harbour
This book provides an introduction to the entire field of game programming. As readers work through the book, they will produce two working games: one in 2D and one in 3D--offering a good introduction to DirectX programming. Beginning with an introduction to basic Windows programming, this book quickly advances to the basics of DirectX programming, moving up from surfaces to textures and then to 3D models. This book offers coverage of the introductory concepts of game programming, paving the way for more advanced books on the subject. Readers will develop a working knowledge of the terminology and basics of game programming that will enable them to progress to more advanced game programming topics.
3D Game Programming All in One, Second Edition ISBN:1598632663 Published: 06 November, 2006 Author: Kenneth C Finney
Are you an aspiring game developer with a great idea, but no practical knowledge for turning that idea into reality? 3D Game Programming All in One is the comprehensive guide you need! This new edition updates the original coverage with the latest version of Torque from GarageGames, and provides the very best tools available to the Indie game maker. This hands-on book not only teaches the technical skills behind 3D game programming, but also provides you with the practical experience you need to create your own games. As you create a first-person shooter, you'll cover the techniques behind the programming, textures, and models that go into successful game creation. You'll also cover the Torque Engine and will learn how to integrate sound and music into your game. 3D Game Programming All in One provides you with the training, experience, and tools you need to turn your dreams of game creation into reality!
Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design & Architecture ISBN:1584504730 Published: 04 December, 2006 Author: Allen Sherrod
Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design and Architecture is a complete reference for designing and creating a game engine from the ground up. The book covers the various systems and processes that go into a complete game engine, with an emphasis on the issues to consider when designing the architecture for the engine. Unlike other books that only focus on one aspect of the game engine, such as graphics or physics, this book focuses on a complete game engine from a cross-platform perspective. The depth of coverage this book provides gives programmers aspiring to get into game development and experienced game developers all the details they need to create a complete game engine, a sample of which is on the companion CD-ROM.
Artificial Intelligence for Games ISBN:0124977820 Published: 21 June, 2006 Author: Ian Millington
Creating robust artificial intelligence is one of the greatest challenges for game developers. The commercial success of a game is often dependent upon the quality of the AI, yet the engineering of AI is often begun late in the development process and is frequently misunderstood. In this book, Ian Millington brings extensive professional experience to the problem of improving the quality of AI in games.
