Get ready to conquer the basics of building a strong level or mod for your games. "Beginning Game Level Design" covers everything from putting your ideas down on paper, to creating spaces and architecture, ... more

Develop the essential skills you need to take your game ideas from concept to reality! Whether you want to create simple games for your own enjoyment or you are ready to create prototypes that will help ... more

You are about to embark on a journey that will travel into the heart and foundation of game creation?concept art. Creating concept art for games is unlike working with any other type of art. In a game, ... more

Decent, basic overview of some Java game desing concepts
I’ve been working through the book, and there are some interesting and educational concepts. The book assumes you have some strength with Java, and doesn’t take the time to hold your hand through some ... more

Successful game programming requires at least a rudimentary understanding of central math topics. While most books neglect the point-by-point details that are necessary to truly hone these skills, Beginning ... more

"Beginning Role Playing Games Programming with VB 2005: From Novice to Professional" deals with computers/software.

"If the characters in a game have depth, complexity, consistency, mystery, humanity, and charm, then they are going to feel real to the player, and that helps the whole game world feel real, and allows ... more

Explains the complex technical aspects of video game programming in comprehensive language, covering such areas as 3-D graphics, "voxel graphics," digitized sound and music, modem communications, ... more

Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. ... more