"The Art of Producing Games" analyzes everything that goes into designing and building a successful videogame, from initial concepts, sketches, and storylines, through early prototypes, to the full-scale ... more

Written by Computer Scientist Andre’ LaMothe, the world’s best selling game programming author, The Black Art of Video Game Console Design breaks new ground in game development by bridging the alien worlds ... more

A perfect and direct starting point for a beginner game texture artist! "The Dark Side of Game Texturing" is also an excellent reference for intermediate artists, or for those who want to further their ... more

As more people try to get into the game industry and more game schools develop game programs, the need for a core text on the foundations of the game industry increases. This information is a prerequisite ... more

The building blocks of Flash games tools are explained in this guide for developing high-quality games with Web programming. It demonstrates the construction of these tools, the methods for importing ... more

The Ultimate Resource for Professional Game Animators Game animation is a demanding art. Not only do you have to deliver realistic, beautiful animations, but you have to do so under strict real?time, ...

Many of today’s computer games are mega productions with huge teams and budgets, vast quantities of content, and crunched schedules. Getting these games to market is not an easy feat. Just managing the ... more

Provides game developers with a detailed process for planning and executing successful localizations.

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 ... more

Get a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to succeed in the game industry with this unique guide written specifically for producers. This book serves as an ideal reference for students who want to ... more