Author: Jacob Habgood
Publisher: Apress
ISBN: 143022827X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
The Game Maker's Companion is the long-awaited sequel to The Game Maker's Apprentice. This book picks up where the last book left off, advancing your game development journey with some seriously impressive gaming projects. This time you'll learn how to make professional-quality platform games with solid collision detection and slick control mechanisms and you'll get acquainted with a long-lost icon of platform gaming history on the way. You'll go on to discover techniques to add depth and believability to the characters and stories in your games, including The Monomyth, cut scene storyboarding, and character archetypes. This culminates in the creation of an original atmospheric platform-adventure which will take your GML programming skills to new heights. There's even a handy reference section at the back of the book which will be invaluable for adding common features to your own games. With contributions from four games industry professionals and a highly respected member of the Game Maker community, The Game Maker's Companion is another labor of love that will give you even more hours of enjoyment than the original. If you already own Game Maker, then you really must own this book as well.
The Game Maker's Companion
Author: Jacob Habgood
Publisher: Apress
ISBN: 143022827X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
The Game Maker's Companion is the long-awaited sequel to The Game Maker's Apprentice. This book picks up where the last book left off, advancing your game development journey with some seriously impressive gaming projects. This time you'll learn how to make professional-quality platform games with solid collision detection and slick control mechanisms and you'll get acquainted with a long-lost icon of platform gaming history on the way. You'll go on to discover techniques to add depth and believability to the characters and stories in your games, including The Monomyth, cut scene storyboarding, and character archetypes. This culminates in the creation of an original atmospheric platform-adventure which will take your GML programming skills to new heights. There's even a handy reference section at the back of the book which will be invaluable for adding common features to your own games. With contributions from four games industry professionals and a highly respected member of the Game Maker community, The Game Maker's Companion is another labor of love that will give you even more hours of enjoyment than the original. If you already own Game Maker, then you really must own this book as well.
Publisher: Apress
ISBN: 143022827X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
The Game Maker's Companion is the long-awaited sequel to The Game Maker's Apprentice. This book picks up where the last book left off, advancing your game development journey with some seriously impressive gaming projects. This time you'll learn how to make professional-quality platform games with solid collision detection and slick control mechanisms and you'll get acquainted with a long-lost icon of platform gaming history on the way. You'll go on to discover techniques to add depth and believability to the characters and stories in your games, including The Monomyth, cut scene storyboarding, and character archetypes. This culminates in the creation of an original atmospheric platform-adventure which will take your GML programming skills to new heights. There's even a handy reference section at the back of the book which will be invaluable for adding common features to your own games. With contributions from four games industry professionals and a highly respected member of the Game Maker community, The Game Maker's Companion is another labor of love that will give you even more hours of enjoyment than the original. If you already own Game Maker, then you really must own this book as well.
The Game Maker's Apprentice
Author: Jacob Habgood
Publisher: Apress
ISBN: 1430201592
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The Game Maker's Apprentice shows you how to create nine exciting games using the wildly popular Game Maker game creation tool. This book covers a range of genres, including action, adventure, and puzzle games--complete with professional quality sound effects and visuals. It discusses game design theory and features practical examples of how this can be applied to making games that are more fun to play. Game Maker allows games to be created using a simple drag-and-drop interface, so you don't need to have any prior coding experience. It includes an optional programming language for adding advanced features to your games, when you feel ready to do so. You can obtain more information by visiting book.gamemaker.nl. The authors include the creator of the Game Maker tool and a former professional game programmer, so you'll glean understanding from their expertise.
Publisher: Apress
ISBN: 1430201592
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The Game Maker's Apprentice shows you how to create nine exciting games using the wildly popular Game Maker game creation tool. This book covers a range of genres, including action, adventure, and puzzle games--complete with professional quality sound effects and visuals. It discusses game design theory and features practical examples of how this can be applied to making games that are more fun to play. Game Maker allows games to be created using a simple drag-and-drop interface, so you don't need to have any prior coding experience. It includes an optional programming language for adding advanced features to your games, when you feel ready to do so. You can obtain more information by visiting book.gamemaker.nl. The authors include the creator of the Game Maker tool and a former professional game programmer, so you'll glean understanding from their expertise.
The Cambridge Companion to Video Game Music
Author: Melanie Fritsch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108473024
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 483
Book Description
A wide-ranging survey of video game music creation, practice, perception and analysis - clear, authoritative and up-to-date.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108473024
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 483
Book Description
A wide-ranging survey of video game music creation, practice, perception and analysis - clear, authoritative and up-to-date.
The Evil Dead Companion
Author: Bill Warren
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312275013
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"First published in Great Britain by Titan Books"--T.p. verso.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312275013
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"First published in Great Britain by Titan Books"--T.p. verso.
GameMaker Language: An In-Depth Guide [Soft Cover]
Author: Benjamin Anderson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329419561
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Are you ready to build a game? GameMaker Studio is a professional development engine used to build games like Hyper Light Drifter, Death's Gambit, Risk of Rain, Valdis Story, Hotline Miami, and many more. These great games show the power of this tool but the very best part of GameMaker Studio is that it's one of the best places for new indie game developers to begin their journey. It is where I started and I have loved every second of it. Helping you on this journey is my goal with this book. With this book you will learn about GameMaker Language Lexical Structure, Data Types and Values, Variables, Arrays and Data Structures, Expressions and Operators, Statements, Scripts, Objects, Events, Game Audio, Development Patterns and Tricks, Surfaces and Particles, HUD and GUI Layer, Box2D Physics, Online Multiplayer, and Artificial Intelligence. Thank you for your support!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329419561
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Are you ready to build a game? GameMaker Studio is a professional development engine used to build games like Hyper Light Drifter, Death's Gambit, Risk of Rain, Valdis Story, Hotline Miami, and many more. These great games show the power of this tool but the very best part of GameMaker Studio is that it's one of the best places for new indie game developers to begin their journey. It is where I started and I have loved every second of it. Helping you on this journey is my goal with this book. With this book you will learn about GameMaker Language Lexical Structure, Data Types and Values, Variables, Arrays and Data Structures, Expressions and Operators, Statements, Scripts, Objects, Events, Game Audio, Development Patterns and Tricks, Surfaces and Particles, HUD and GUI Layer, Box2D Physics, Online Multiplayer, and Artificial Intelligence. Thank you for your support!
You Died
Author: Keza MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916279902
Category : Dark souls (Video game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916279902
Category : Dark souls (Video game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
GameMaker Studio Book - a Beginner's Guide to GameMaker Studio
Author: Ben Tyers
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781497393837
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is now part of a set of 4 GameMaker: Studio Books - See www.GameMakerCourse.com for the full set. Learn GML as you make six computer games using the popular software GameMaker: Studio. Ideal if you're just starting out with GameMaker: Studio. If you just know the basics of GML and are looking to improve your skills, then this is the book for you. It guides you through the process of making 6 games of different genres: Tower Defence Game Brick & Ball Game Card Matching Game Hangman Game Spot The Difference Side Scrolling Shooting 250 Pages Packed Full Of Screen Shots Learn Drag & Drop and Basic GML Easy To Follow Instructions Make 6 Games Free Download Of All Resources Available As An Ebook or Paperback Learn Drag & Drop and GML as you work your way through making 6 games Step by step instructions with easy to follow screen-shots Learn to make: Hangman, Tower Defense Game, Spot The Difference, Matching Game, Side-Scrolling Shooter and a Brick and Ball Game. You'll be amazed how much you learn from this book. After working through this book you'll have the basic skills required to design and make your own games. Aimed at beginner to novice levels.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781497393837
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is now part of a set of 4 GameMaker: Studio Books - See www.GameMakerCourse.com for the full set. Learn GML as you make six computer games using the popular software GameMaker: Studio. Ideal if you're just starting out with GameMaker: Studio. If you just know the basics of GML and are looking to improve your skills, then this is the book for you. It guides you through the process of making 6 games of different genres: Tower Defence Game Brick & Ball Game Card Matching Game Hangman Game Spot The Difference Side Scrolling Shooting 250 Pages Packed Full Of Screen Shots Learn Drag & Drop and Basic GML Easy To Follow Instructions Make 6 Games Free Download Of All Resources Available As An Ebook or Paperback Learn Drag & Drop and GML as you work your way through making 6 games Step by step instructions with easy to follow screen-shots Learn to make: Hangman, Tower Defense Game, Spot The Difference, Matching Game, Side-Scrolling Shooter and a Brick and Ball Game. You'll be amazed how much you learn from this book. After working through this book you'll have the basic skills required to design and make your own games. Aimed at beginner to novice levels.
Alias Declassified
Author: Mark Cotta Vaz
Publisher: Bantam Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780553375978
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The only all-access AUTHORIZED behind-the-scenes look at the making of the smash TV show, with reflections and anecdotes that readers won't find anywhere else - from cast members, writers, and creator/executive producer J.J. Abrahams.
Publisher: Bantam Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780553375978
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The only all-access AUTHORIZED behind-the-scenes look at the making of the smash TV show, with reflections and anecdotes that readers won't find anywhere else - from cast members, writers, and creator/executive producer J.J. Abrahams.
The Wealth Game
Author: Peter Alcaraz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993197802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Money-why does it seem to pile up for some people and steer entirely clear of others? It shouldn't surprise you that making, and maintaining, money is a game. If you want to be an advanced player, you must understand and follow the rules. The catch is-you're only competing against yourself. Wealth is not defined by a fixed number; in fact, one person's poverty can be another's prosperity. When you have more than you need, you are wealthy. So how do you reach this level of personal financial freedom? The Wealth Game helps you navigate the obstacles and traps that litter the playing field by teaching you the basic concepts of money management. As you strengthen your financial skills, you will also develop your resourcefulness and train your needs so you are in control and finally able to enjoy the present and gladly anticipate the future. Whether you're a school or college student just starting out, or you're a midcareer professional already struggling with debt, this guide makes financial success accessible so you can turn your attention to what matters most-living your life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993197802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Money-why does it seem to pile up for some people and steer entirely clear of others? It shouldn't surprise you that making, and maintaining, money is a game. If you want to be an advanced player, you must understand and follow the rules. The catch is-you're only competing against yourself. Wealth is not defined by a fixed number; in fact, one person's poverty can be another's prosperity. When you have more than you need, you are wealthy. So how do you reach this level of personal financial freedom? The Wealth Game helps you navigate the obstacles and traps that litter the playing field by teaching you the basic concepts of money management. As you strengthen your financial skills, you will also develop your resourcefulness and train your needs so you are in control and finally able to enjoy the present and gladly anticipate the future. Whether you're a school or college student just starting out, or you're a midcareer professional already struggling with debt, this guide makes financial success accessible so you can turn your attention to what matters most-living your life.
Choosing Your Eternal Companion
Author: Robert K. McIntosh
Publisher: CFI
ISBN: 9781462114726
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Plucking petals off daisies or making a pros and cons list can sometimes be helpful. But there's a better way to decide whom to marry and if you are ready. Using the family proclamation, Robert McIntosh takes the guesswork out of selecting your spouse and preparing for marriage. You will be able to determine whether you are right for each other based on your priorities, goals, and beliefs.
Publisher: CFI
ISBN: 9781462114726
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Plucking petals off daisies or making a pros and cons list can sometimes be helpful. But there's a better way to decide whom to marry and if you are ready. Using the family proclamation, Robert McIntosh takes the guesswork out of selecting your spouse and preparing for marriage. You will be able to determine whether you are right for each other based on your priorities, goals, and beliefs.