Refuting the idea that playing video games is an act of isolation undertaken by teenaged boys in dark basement rooms, Taylor presents the world of online gaming as a thriving social scene where players ... mehr

This book covers the basic aspects of polygonal modeling theory as well as practical lessons on topology construction most often overlooked in other titles. The book is not software specific and focuses ... mehr

A complete guide to designing games for the Nintendo Fame Boy Advance handheld video game system draws on public domain Game Boy development tools to demonstrate how to create simple Game Boy source code ... mehr

PUMP UP THE WOW! OF YOUR PSP(tm) Packed with the mother lode of geek tweaks, tricks, and upgrades, award-winning how-to writer Dave Prochow’s PSP(tm) Hacks, Mods, and Expansions gives you everything ...

An overview of filmmaking and cinematography basics and explains how to apply them to games.

A guide to the programming concepts used to create classic computer games.

Written for anyone interested in learning about how the game business works, this completely updated version of this bestseller provides insights from industry pros into the ins and outs of bringing a ... mehr

2006 FrontLine Award Winner. The ShaderX series provides a complete toolbox of cutting-edge advanced graphics hardware and software techniques for all levels of graphics programmers, from novices to graphics ... mehr

In the past few years, DirectX and graphics cards have rapidly improved, providing a more powerful and flexible rendering pipeline. With all of these advancements, vertex and pixel shaders are becoming ... mehr

"Simulation and Event Modeling for Game Developers" addresses the urgent need a for practical, hands-on introduction to developing event models and simulations for computer games. This book provides a ... mehr