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Real-Time 3D Rendering with DirectX® and HLSL: A Practical Guide to Graphics Programming
Author Paul Varcholik
Get Started Quickly with DirectX 3D Programming: No 3D Experience Needed This step-by-step text demystifies modern graphics programming so you can quickly start writing professional code with DirectX and HLSL. Expert graphics instructor Paul Varcholik starts with th....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Pro Unity Game Development with C#
Author Alan Thorn
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. C# is the most popular programm....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Author Michelle Martin , Sascha Gundlach
Raise your CryENGINE capabilities even higher with this superb guide. It will take you into a world of advanced features and amazing possibilities, teaching best practices and Lua scripting for sophisticated gameplay along the way.In DetailCryENGINE is one of the mo....
Release Date 2014/04 -
Author Dave Calabrese
2D games aren’t just fun to play, with this book they’re a blast to develop. That’s because the guide takes you through every step of creating a fully featured platform game using Unity 4.3, easily and imaginatively.In DetailUnity is a game development ecosystem: a ....
Release Date 2014/03 -
Author Charles Bernardoff
The NGUI plugin for Unity makes user interfaces so much more efficient and attractive. Learn all about it in this step-by-step tutorial that includes lots of practical exercises, including creating a fun 2D game.In DetailNGUI is an effective plugin for Unity that gi....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Author Justin Stenning
For C# .NET developers this is the ultimate cookbook for Direct3D rendering in PC games. Covering all the latest innovations, it teaches everything from debugging to character animation, supported throughout by illustrations and sample code.In DetailThe latest 3D gr....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Author Alan Thorn
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 ....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Design of Rotating Electrical Machines, 2nd Edition
Author Valeria Hrabovcova , Tapani Jokinen , Juha Pyrhonen
In one complete volume, this essential reference presents an in-depth overview of the theoretical principles and techniques of electrical machine design. This timely new edition offers up-to-date theory and guidelines for the design of electrical machines, taking i....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Unity Android Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide
Author Thomas Finnegan
Absolute beginners to designing games for Android will find this book is their passport to quick results. Lots of handholding and practical exercises using Unity 3D makes learning a breeze.Enter the increasingly popular mobile market and create games using Unity 3D ....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Author Alan Stagner
Take your gaming development skills into the online multiplayer arena by harnessing the power of Unity 4 or 3. This is not a dry tutorial – it uses exciting examples and an enthusiastic approach to bring it all to life.Create a variety of multiplayer games and apps ....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Unity 4.x Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide
Author Ryan Henson Creighton
A seat-of-your-pants manual for building fun, groovy little games quickly with Unity 4.xLearn the basics of the Unity 3D game engine by building five small, functional game projectsExplore simplification and iteration techniques that will make you more successful as....
Release Date 2013/12 -
Unity Game Development in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself®
Author Mike Geig
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Unity Game Development in 24 Hours will help you master the Unity 4 game engine at the heart of Temple Run and many other sizzling-hot mobile games! You’ll learn everything from the absolute basics through....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Learn Unity For 2D Game Development
Author Alan Thorn
2D games are everywhere, from mobile devices and websites to game consoles and PCs. Timeless and popular, 2D games represent a substantial segment of the games market. In Learn Unity for 2D Game Development, targeted at both game development newcomers and establish....
Release Date 2013/10 -
Unity for Architectural Visualization
Author Stefan Boeykens
For architects the walk-around 3D computer visualization is a fantastic marketing tool. This tutorial shows you how to use Unity to achieve modeling skills through step-by-step examples. You’ll find the acquired expertise invaluable.Simple instructions to help you s....
Release Date 2013/09 -
Author Pooya Eimandar
DirectX 11 is packed with features to meet the demands of modern gamers, multi-core processors, and the latest Microsoft operating systems. This tutorial gives you access to all that with an example-led, user-friendly approach.Learn new features in Direct3D 11.1Disc....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author Patrick Felicia
Learn how to use Unity by creating your very own 'Outbreak' survival game while developing your essential skills Use basic AI techniques to bring your game to lifeLearn how to use Mecanim; create states and manage them through scriptingUse scripting to manage th....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author John P. Doran
Unreal Development Kit (UDK) is a free but powerful game engine – ideal for hobbyists – and this tutorial is all you need to get started. Includes a walkthrough in building your own tower defense game.Learn how to greybox your level by building basic shapes and resh....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Author Alan Norrie , Tony Lawson , Andrew Collier , Roy Bhaskar , Margaret Archer
Critical realism is a movement in philosophy and the human sciences most closely associated with the work of Roy Bhaskar. Since the publication of Bhaskars A Realist Theory of Science, critical realism has had a profound influence on a wide range of subjects. ....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Learn Unity 4 for iOS Game Development
Author Philip Chu
Unity is an incredibly powerful and popular game creation tool, and Unity 4 brings even more great features, including Mechanim animation. Learn Unity 4 for iOS Game Development will show you how to use Unity with Xcode to create fun, imaginative 3D games for iPhone....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Author Matt Smith , Chico Queiroz
Maximize the potential of Unity 4 with this wide-ranging book. Your games will look better, play more realistically, and communicate with more devices through applying these fully explanatory recipes.A wide range of topics are covered, ranging in complexity, offerin....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Author Doron Feinstein
Implement stunning 3D rendering techniques using the power of HLSL and DirectX 11Discover powerful rendering techniques utilizing HLSL and DirectX 11Augment the visual impact of your projects whilst taking full advantage of the latest GPUsExperience the practical si....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Creating Games with Unity and Maya
Author Adam Watkins
Unity 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....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Author Charles Kelly
A First Course in Game ProgrammingMost of today’s commercial games are written in C++ and are created using a game engine. Addressing both of these key elements, Programming 2D Games provides a complete, up-to-date introduction to game programming. All of the code i....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Author Devon Kraczla , Volodymyr Gerasimov
Write efficient, reusable scripts to build custom characters, game environments, and control enemy AI in your Unity game with this book and ebook.Make your characters interact with buttons and program triggered action sequencesCreate custom characters and code dynam....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Beginning iOS 3D Unreal Games Development
Author Robert Chin
The Unreal UDK features Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine 3, used to create bestselling games such as Infinity Blade for iOS, and popular console games like Borderlands and Bioshock. Now, you can build your own Unreal game for the iOS platform.Beginning iOS 3D Unr....
Release Date 2012/04 -
Author Wolfgang Engel
GPU Pro3, the third volume in the GPU Pro book series, offers practical tips and techniques for creating real-time graphics that are useful to beginners and seasoned game and graphics programmers alike.Section editors Wolfgang Engel, Christopher Oat, Carsten Dachsba....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Unity iOS Game Development Beginner's Guide
Author Gregory Pierce
Creating games for iOS can be fun and profitable. This guide takes you from first principles right through to building an actual game feature by feature and then monetizing it. No prior knowledge of Unity or iOS is required.Dive straight into game development with n....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author Robert Wiebe
Develop high performance, fun iOS games using Unity 3DLearn key strategies and follow practical guidelines for creating Unity 3D games for iOS devices.Learn how to plan your game levels to optimize performance on iOS devices using advanced game concepts.Full of tips....
Release Date 2011/12 -
Unreal Development Kit Game Programming with UnrealScript
Author Rachel Cordone
Create games beyond your imagination with the Unreal Development KitDive into game programming with UnrealScript by creating a working example game.Learn how the Unreal Development Kit is organized and how to quickly set up your own projects.Recognize and fix crashe....
Release Date 2011/12 -
Unreal Development Kit Beginner’s Guide
Author Richard J. Moore
A fun, quick, step by step guide to level design and creating your own game world. Full of illustrations, diagrams, and tips for creating your first level and game environment.Clear step-by-step instructions and fun practical examples.Master the essentials of level ....
Release Date 2011/08