Character Development in Blender 2.5

Written for everyone from beginning Blender artists to experienced animators and game developers, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN BLENDER 2.5 shows readers how to model believable characters using Blender, a free, open source 3d animation package. Covering the technical, artistic, and theoretical aspects of character development, the book provides an

 

Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics, 3rd Edition

This updated third edition illustrates the mathematical concepts that a game developer needs to develop 3D computer graphics and game engines at the professional level. It starts at a fairly basic level in areas such as vector geometry and linear algebra, and then progresses to more advanced topics

 

Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development

XNA is a Microsoft software framework that game developers use to create commercial games for the Xbox hardware, and other hardware that supports XNA. XNA 2.0 is an exploding technology, and on the verge of a large consumer breakout.

Microsoft has devoted an increasing amount of resources to

 

Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius

Always wanted to be a genius game creator? This Evil Genius guide goes far beyond a typical programming class or text to reveal insider tips for breaking the rules and constructing wickedly fun games that you can tweak and customize to suit your needs!

In Programming Video Games

 

RPG Maker for Teens

RPG MAKER FOR TEENS shows teens and other beginners how to make fun, fantasy role-playing games that they can play and distribute on their computers using the easy-to-learn RPG Maker VX 1.20 program. RPG Maker requires no previous programming experience making it ideal for beginners who want to

 

David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox

Are you looking for practical, ready-to-use ideas to help you design more innovative and unique video games? “David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming Toolbox” is a brainstorming and strategy guide for game designers, filled with inspiration-generating tips that challenge you to create better games. Using their years

 

Game Physics, Second Edition

Create physically realistic 3D Graphics environments with this introduction to the ideas and techniques behind the process. Author David H. Eberly includes simulations to introduce the key problems involved and then gradually reveals the mathematical and physical concepts needed to solve them. He then describes all the algorithmic

 

Unity 3D Game Development by Example Beginner’s Guide

The book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building small, simple game projects. It focuses on short, attainable goals so that the reader can finish something, instead of trying to create a complex RPG or open-world game that never sees the light of day. This book encourages readers

 

Replay: The History of Video Games

A riveting account of the strange birth and remarkable evolution of the most important development in entertainment since television, Replay is the ultimate history of video games. Based on extensive research and over 140 exclusive interviews with key movers and shakers from gaming’s past, Replay tells the sensational

 

XNA Game Studio 4.0 for Xbox 360 Developers

Discover how to create exciting and challenging games for the Xbox 360 using XNA Game Studio 4.0 and the Visual C# programming language. XNA Game Studio 4.0 for Xbox 360 Developers provides experienced game developers with a comprehensive overview of the XNA Framework, providing all the tools,