Games development and programming Books

This book looks at the two most popular ways of using Java SE 6 to write 3D games on PCs: Java 3D (a high-level scene graph API) and JOGL (a Java layer over OpenGL). Written by Java gaming expert, Andrew Davison, this book uses the new Java (SE) 6...

This book provides a starting point for anyone interested in level and game design with zero prior knowledge. By analysing existing games and levels it introduces good design ideas and works towards communicating them in either design or practical...

This book presents dual quaternions and their associated Clifford algebras in a new light, accessible to and geared towards the Computer Graphics community.

Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. This book explores algorithms, protocols, and system design principles of key smart...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of game economy design. It begins with a high-level overview, then utilises subsequent chapters to break this down into finer details, showing methods to approach the various problems and challenges involved in...

This book is a model for the dissemination of cutting-edge technological innovation and assistive devices for people with physical impairments. It showcases Cloud-based, high-performance Information systems for the verification of the information support...

This reference text aims to systematically collect quality research spanning AI, ML and Deep Learning (DL) applications to diverse sub-topics of computer networks, communications, and security, under a single cover. It also aspires to provide more...

An introduction to shading and shader writing, providing a solid foundation on which to build one's skills as a production shader writer, or to simply gain a better understanding of shading.

Want to work as an audio professional in the video games industry? Then this is the book is for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.

While engineering and social science perspectives on designing human-robot interactions are readily available, the body of knowledge and practices related to design often remain tacit. This book fills a gap in the human-robot interaction (HRI) community...

The new realities are here. Virtual and Augmented realities and 360 video technologies are rapidly entering our homes and office spaces. Good quality audio has always been important to the user experience, but in the new realities, it is more than...

Can we learn through play? Can we really play while learning?Of course! But how?!We all learn and educate others in our own unique ways. Successful educational games adapt to the particular learning needs of their players and facilitate the learning...

This book focuses on how to embed advanced analytics directly into daily business operations and complement an enterprise system.

Written by an AAA industry expert with over 20 years of experience, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the practical skills that all successful level designers need to have. It covers everything from practical production skills to the social and...

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do...

This introductory textbook introduces students to mathematical concepts and helps them to understand how they apply to the field of game development. The book covers mathematical concepts commonly used in game development while providing application of...

Virtual Reality is not real life. Instead it is life-like creations using computer-generated scenarios. Human behavior is replicated in virtual scenarios, where every detail is controlled by computers, and in situations that can be repeated under the...

This book brings together a number of researchers and developers from industry and academia who report on their work. It is of interest to language designers and the creators of toolkits, UIMSs, and other user interface tools.

This classic reference work is a comprehensive guide to the design, evaluation, and use of reliable computer systems. It includes case studies of reliable systems from manufacturers, such as Tandem, Stratus, IBM, and Digital. It covers special systems...

Maya Python for Games and Film is the first book to focus exclusively on how to implement Python with Maya. Written by trusted authorities in the field, this in-depth guide will help you master Maya Python, whether you're a seasoned technical artist...

This book provides a cohesive overview of the field of QAI, providing the tools for readers to create and manipulate quantum programs on devices as accessible as a laptop computer.

Developing Graphics Frameworks with Java and OpenGL shows you how to create software for rendering complete three-dimensional (3D) scenes. The book explains the foundational theoretical concepts as well as the practical programming techniques that will...

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Achieve stunning photorealistic environments and create cinematic masterpieces by combining environment art, animation, VFX and cinematography with Unreal Engine Specialist, Giovanni VisaiKey Features- Implement advanced shaders, effects, and...

Master the basics of Unreal Engine 4 to build stunning video gamesKey Features:Get to grips with the user interface of Unreal Engine 4 and find out more about its various robust featuresCreate dream video games with the help of the different tools Unreal...

Media in the ubiquitous area is undergoing a tremendous change. Social media and Web 2.0 are applied in ever more diverse practices both in private and public communities and digital games and play are currently undergoing many transformations...

Get started with building your first game on the Roblox platformPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key Features:Begin coding in Luau: build player avatars, battlefields, game physics, countdown timers and moreLearn...

Although gaming was once primarily used for personal entertainment, video games and other similar technologies are now being utilized across various disciplines such as education and engineering. As digital technologies become more integral to everyday...

In recent years, digital technologies have become more ubiquitous and integrated into everyday life. While once reserved mostly for personal uses, video games and similar innovations are now implemented across a variety of fields. Transforming Gaming and...

Computer technologies are forever evolving and it is vital that computer science educators find new methods of teaching programming in order to maintain the rapid changes occurring in the field. One of the ways to increase student engagement and...

A Beginner's Guide to Computer ProgrammingStart Programming Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a manual for undergraduate students in engineering and the natural sciences to discover how computer programming works. Using a dialog format between two...

This book intends to expound the complete concept of Web in Theory, Web in Research and Web in Practice with the help of worked out examples for better understanding. Planned as a comprehensive reading for beginners and a reference for advanced learners,...

Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the industry or are in need of expert legal guidance. Given the rise in international　competition, the increasing complexity of video game features, and...

"Mastering Rust Programming: From Foundations to Future" is a comprehensive guide that caters to both beginners and experienced programmers looking to deepen their understanding of Rust, a language renowned for its safety, speed, and concurrency. This...

Video game studies are a relative young but flourishing academic discipline. But within game studies, however, the perspective of religion and spirituality is rather neglected, both by game scholars and religion scholars. While religion can take...

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Achieve mesmerizing game experiences using the latest Unity 2021 features by following a practical approach to building professional gamesKey Features:Unleash the capabilities of C# scripting to create UIs, graphics, game AI agents and moreExplore...