Game Design and Development

If you are familiar with the fundamentals of Physics and have basic experience of Unity game development, but have no knowledge of using the two together, then this book is for you.

Immerse yourself in the world of high-end game design by partaking in challenging missions. Every project is designed to push your Unity skills to the limit and beyond. If you are an experienced user who has a basic knowledge of how to use the Unity game engine, or are an intermediate user who wants to learn more tips and tricks in using the Unity game engine, this book is ideal for you.

This book is an easy-to-follow guide that incrementally develops the game framework and missions, step-by-step, with each chapter. Extensive source code is provided and explained in detail to support and explain each of the concepts in the book. This book is intended for novice game programmers with a little experience in Unity3D, who want to learn how to program eLearning games.

A comprehensive, practical guide to composing video game music, from acquiring the necessary skills to finding work in the field. A Composer's Guide to Game Music offers indispensable guidance for musicians and composers who want to deploy their creativity in a dynamic and growing industry, protect their musical identities while working in a highly technical field, and create great music within the constraints of a new medium.

This book uses the learning-by-example approach. It takes simple examples from games to introduce all the main concepts of programming in an easy-to-digest and immediately recognizable way. This book is for the total beginner to any type of programming, focusing on the writing of C♯ code and scripts only.

Are you are a programmer with basic knowledge of Unity3D who would like to add AI features to your game? Are you looking for a reference on implementing AI in Unity3D with simple to follow instructions, and lots of sample code and projects? Then this book is for you. You should have some background in C♯ language as this book will use C♯ for scripting. However if you know any other language you should be able to follow this book fairly easily.

The book features a novel way of teaching interactive designers how to create and improve their designs to incorporate the highest degree of fun. Designing for fun is all about making interactive products like games highly entertaining, engaging, and addictive. The book's unique approach of providing a highly visual storyboard approach combined with a narrative on the art and practice of designing for fun is sure to be a hit with game and interactive designers.

If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren't sure where to start, then the SECOND EDITION of the acclaimed Level Up! is for you! Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed the hits Pac Man World, Maximo and SpongeBob Squarepants, this updated edition provides clear and well-thought out examples that forgo theoretical gobbledygook with charmingly illustrated concepts and solutions based on years of professional experience.

The success of storytelling in games depends on the entire development team working harmoniously together towards a singular artistic vision. Interactive Stories and Video Game Art is first to define a common design language for understanding and orchestrating interactive masterpieces using techniques inherited from the rich history of art and craftsmanship that games build upon. Case studies of hit games like The Last of Us, Journey, and Minecraft illustrate the vital components needed to create emotionally-complex stories.

The wisdom and expertise of more than twenty game industry professionals to give you a unique introduction to all aspects of game development, from design to programming to business and production. Organized around the curriculum guidelines of the International Game Developers Association, the book is divided into seven independent sections, each featuring articles written by the experts.

Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal reveals how we can harness the power of games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness. Drawing on positive psychology, cognitive science, and sociology, Reality Is Broken uncovers how game designers have hit on core truths about what makes us happy and utilized these discoveries to astonishing effect in virtual environments.

This edited volume is designed to anchor collective thinking with respect to the value‐added nature of games for learning and the complexities involved in player experience, narrative context, and environmental‐player interactions. As long‐time contributors in a field that has made a habit of playing it safe—pun intended—we seek to bring the dialogue in a more nuanced and meaningful direction that will reach teachers, researchers, designers, and players alike.

Examines the creative collaborative practice of typical game developers, investigating why they work the way they do, the organization of work, and the market forces that shape (and are shaped by) media industries.

A classic and indispensable account of graphic design history from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Now in its third edition, this acclaimed survey explores the evolution of graphic design from the 19th century to the present day.