Computers : Entertainment & Games

Maya is one of the top 2 software tools available today for 3D game and film development - 600,000 registered users. This is a MUST-HAVE book for game artists interested in proficiency with Maya. more...

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Using XNA Game Studio 3.0, any programmer can master the art of game development and begin selling games to millions of Xbox 360 users worldwide. Now, there’s a practical, comprehensive guide to game development with Microsoft’s powerful new XNA Game Studio 3.0 and the entire XNA Framework.  . In Microsoft® XNA® Game Studio 3.0 Unleashed , XNA expert Chad Carter covers the entire XNA platform, presents extensive sample code, and explains that code line by line. Carter walks you through the entire process of game development, including installing XNA, creating objects, handling input, managing and extending the content pipeline, optimizing game performance, and creating both 3D and 2D games. Carter presents sophisticated coverage of using XNA’s high level shader language; creating physical effects; and endowing characters with realistic artificial intelligence.  . A case study section walks through the entire process of planning and coding a game, improving it, and putting on the finishing touches that make it marketable. This edition contains nine new chapters, including all-new sections on creating networked games, programming games for the Zune handheld, and preparing and submitting games to Xbox LIVE, where accepted titles will reach gamers worldwide.: Plan your games to deliver solid performance on the platforms you’ve targeted; Understand essential XNA Framework concepts, including object creation, cameras, input handling, libraries, game services, and managing and extending the content pipeline; Create a 2D game that will run across 3 platforms (Windows, Xbox 360, and Zune) with a single code base; Create a Visualizer media player for the Microsoft Zune; Use the High Level Shader Language (HLSL) to communicate directly with graphics hardware; Bring realistic physics to your game action and realistic artificial intelligence to your characters; Create sophisticated 3D effects that use advanced texturing and a particle sy more...

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Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight lets pilots of all ages and abilities experience history in the cockpit of such famous planes as the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Douglas DC-3. This official strategy guide, written with the full cooperation of Microsoft Game Studios, will help you deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of every aspect of flight, whether you're trying to land that Comet in a crosswind or request take-off clearance from ATC so you can get that 737 full of passengers to Chicago on time. more...

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A guide to Pro Tools, the de facto audio recording standard. more...

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Create your own Flash games for the Wii. Whip up awesome Wii games using Flash and ActionScript. Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide lays out each next-generation technique alongside real-world examples and cut-and-paste code samples. Learn how to design exciting Flash animations, create cool characters, simulate realistic motion, and use the Wii remote control in innovative ways . Plus, you'll get the latest tricks for supercharging your games and tips for distributing them on the Web.: Build Flash-based objects, layers, and controls; Work with timelines, keyframes, and .SWF files; Develop and animate original characters, backgrounds, and landscapes; Integrate unconventional mouse and Wii controller interactivity; Create, modify, and control movie clips using ActionScript 2.0; Design radical enemies, custom cursors, and invisible buttons; Incorporate audio, game timers, and score tracking; Publish your games to the Web and share them via the Wii's online connection service more...

Price: $29.99