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With a wide range of projects to build, this step-by-step guide will give you all the tools you need to create a variety of games. Whether you are familiar with the basics of object-oriented programming concepts, are new to HTML game development, or are familiar with just web design, this project-based book will get you up and running in no time. It will teach and inspire you to create great interactive content on the Web.
Bethany Hiitola
Learning to use Inkscape, an exciting open-source vector graphics program, broadens your software toolkit as a graphic designer. Using practical, real-world examples, you'll learn everything about the software and its capabilities so you'll be able to design anything from logos to websites.Inkscape Beginner's Guide is a practical step-by-step guide for learning this exciting vector graphics software. Not only will it take you through each menu item and toolbar, but you will also learn about creating complex shapes, text styling, filters, working with images, extensions, and the XML editoróall using real world examples.The book starts with an overview of vector graphics and how best to use them when designing for digital and print mediums. Then we install Inkscape and start learning all the ins and outs of the software. You'll build your first vector graphic while learning best practices for using layers, and build simple and complex objects with shapes and paths that will ultimately become exciting graphics to be used in your designs. Beyond designing sample logos and brochures while learning the software, you'll also learn how to use filters, install and use extensions, and the ins-and-outs of SVG and the XML Editor in Inkscape.
Chuck Gaffney
Game development has always been a combination of programming and art, and mobile game development is no exception to this rule. The iOS platform has been both a staple in the ever-growing mobile game market, as well as a launching point for many game developers (hobby and career-wise). The features and frameworks available in iOS 9 continue to cater to the synergy of design and computer engineering, using tools that allow developers to take a game idea from concept to application in record time.Whether you are new to iOS and game development as a whole, or are an experienced programmer wanting to learn the latest features of the platform, iOS 9 Game Development Essentials will provide you with crucial insight into this widely used platform.Starting with the Swift programming language, this book gets the ball rolling with code concepts and game-centric code samples right from the get-go, giving you get a solid understanding of Apple’s cutting-edge programming language. The book takes you through iOS game development concepts and introduces the various frameworks that allow you to develop robust, reusable, and intelligent game components in both 2D and 3D game environments.
Samanyu Chopra
Game development has always been an exciting subject for game enthusiasts and players and iOS game development takes a big piece of this cake in terms of perpetuating growth and creativity. With the newest version of iOS and Sprite Kit, comes a series of breathtaking features such as Metal rendering support, camera nodes, and a new and improved Scene Editor. Conceptualizing a game is a dream for both young and old. Sprite Kit is an exciting framework supported by Apple within the iOS development environment. With Sprite Kit, creating stunning games has become an easy avenue.Starting with the basics of game development and swift language, this book will guide you to create your own fully functional game. Dive in and learn how to build and deploy a game on your iOS platform using Sprite Kit game engine.Go on a detailed journey of game development on the iOS platform using the Sprite Kit game engine. Learn about various features implemented in iOS 8 that further increase the essence of game development using Sprite Kit. Build an endless runner game and implement features like physics bodies, character animations, scoring and other essential elements in a game. You will successfully conceive a 2D game along with discovering the path to reach the pinnacle of iOS game development.By the end of the book, you will not only have created an endless runner game but also have in-depth knowledge of creating larger games on the iOS platform.Style and approach An easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide that makes your learning experience more intriguing by gradually developing a Sprite Kit game. This book discusses each topic in detail making sure you attain a clear vision of the subject.
Chhavi Vaishnav
This book is for developers who are willing to explore iOS game programming in depth.Good knowledge level and understanding of iOS game development will be an added advantage. You should already have a working installation of Xcode and Sprite kit.
Jak zarabiać na aplikacjach i grach mobilnych
Piotr Stalewski
5 lat doświadczenia w jednej książce! Wiele osób w rynku mobilnym i aplikacjach mobilnych dopatruje się ogromnego potencjału finansowego. I słusznie, ponieważ urządzenia tego typu są znacznie bliżej ludzi niż dawne komputery stacjonarne czy nawet laptopy i notebooki. Towarzyszą ludziom niemal cały czas - dwadzieścia cztery godziny na dobę. Warto to wykorzystać. Dla kogo jest ta książka? Dla każdego, kogo ciekawi potencjał finansowy rynku mobilnego, dla każdego, kogo korci, by zbić na nim fortunę dzięki stworzeniu jednej, przełomowej aplikacji. Żeby nauczyć się, jak zarabiać na aplikacjach i grach mobilnych, nie trzeba umieć programować. Wystarczy mieć dobre pomysły, sporo zapału i marzenia. Ta książka ma jedno zadanie: wprowadzić Cię w świat aplikacji mobilnych od konkretnej strony (finansowej!). Rynek aplikacji mobilnych jest stosunkowo młody, ale już może pochwalić się bogatą historią. Autor tej książki także ma w niej swoje miejsce. Dlatego zaczyna od rysu historycznego, a następnie wymienia i omawia najważniejsze platformy pozwalające dystrybuować aplikacje. Podpowiada, jakie czynniki decydują o powodzeniu aplikacji i jak zaprojektować produkt tak, by na siebie zarabiał. A ponieważ bez dobrej promocji nawet najciekawsze pomysły zaginą w tłumie, podsuwa też najskuteczniejsze sposoby reklamowania aplikacji, które mają przynosić radość użytkownikom i… pieniądze twórcom! Realne pieniądze z mobilnej platformy Piotr Stalewski – absolwent informatyki na Politechnice Warszawskiej czynnie działający na rynku aplikacji mobilnych od 2007 roku. Wyróżniany w międzynarodowych konkursach na aplikacje mobilne, organizowanych m.in. przez Nokię (2007) czy Google (ADC2 2009). Studiował w Danii, pracował w międzynarodowych firmach związanych z rynkiem mobilnym (Opera Software), a także pisał własne aplikacje dla różnych platform (Symbian, J2ME, Android, iOS). Posiada rozległą wiedzę z zakresu marketingu, promocji i brandingu mobilnego, mobilnych interfejsów użytkownika, mechanizmów spieniężania na dostępnych platformach mobilnych. Jest współzałożycielem firmy Evil Indie Games, autorem artykułów o rynku aplikacji mobilnych i współtwórcą portalu mobilnidranie.pl. Prywatnie jest autorem powieści Kubuś i Templariusze oraz pasjonatem fotografii.
Rickard Eden
If you are a jMonkey developer or a Java developer who is interested to delve further into the game making process to expand your skillset and create more technical games, then this book is perfect for you.
Selim Arsever
jQuery is a leading multi-browser JavaScript library that developers across the world utilize on a daily basis to help simplify client-side scripting. Using the friendly and powerful jQuery to create games based on DOM manipulations and CSS transforms allows you to target a vast array of browsers and devices without having to worry about individual peculiarities.jQuery Game Development Essentials will teach you how to use the environment, language, and framework that you're familiar with in an entirely new way so that you can create beautiful and addictive games. With concrete examples and detailed technical explanations you will learn how to apply game development techniques in a highly practical context.This essential reference explains classic game development techniques like sprite animations, tile-maps, collision detection, and parallax scrolling in a context specific to jQuery. In addition, there is coverage of advanced topics specific to creating games with the popular JavaScript library, such as integration with social networks alongside multiplayer and mobile support. jQuery Game Development Essentials will take you on a journey that will utilize your existing skills as a web developer so that you can create fantastic, addictive games that run right in the browser.