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The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

by Jason Schreier ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard
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Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack

by Mr Andrew Schartmann ...

Series series 33 1/3
Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. (1985) score redefined video game music. With under three minutes of music, Kondo put to rest an era of bleeps and bloops-the sterile products of a lab environment-replacing it with one in which game sounds constituted a legitimate form of artistic expression. Andrew Schartmann takes us through the various external factors (e.g., the video game crash of 1983, ... Read more

$12.79 USD

Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. (1985) score redefined video game music. With under three minutes of music, Kondo put to rest an era of bleeps and bloops-the sterile products of a lab environment-replacing it with one in which game sounds constituted a legitimate form of artistic expression. Andrew Schartmann takes us through the various external factors (e.g., the video game crash of 1983,
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Godot from Zero to Proficiency (Foundations)

Godot from Zero to Proficiency, #1

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 1 - Godot from Zero to Proficiency
Get started with Godot and game programming fast without the headachesGodot is a great software to create video games; however, it includes so many options and features that getting started can feel overwhelming.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn how to use Godot the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Godot fast without wasting so much time. ... Read more

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Get started with Godot and game programming fast without the headachesGodot is a great software to create video games; however, it includes so many options and features that getting started can feel overwhelming.Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn how to use Godot the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Godot fast without wasting so much time.
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Programming Concepts in C++

by Robert Burns ...

Programming Concepts in C++ is one in a series of books that introduce the basic concepts of computer programming, using a selected programming language. Other books in the series use languages like Java and Python, but all focus on concepts and not on any particular language. The presentation of the material is the same in each language, and much of the text is identical. Code samples are ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Programming Concepts in C++ is one in a series of books that introduce the basic concepts of computer programming, using a selected programming language. Other books in the series use languages like Java and Python, but all focus on concepts and not on any particular language. The presentation of the material is the same in each language, and much of the text is identical. Code samples are
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Game Over

How Nintendo Conquered The World

by David Sheff ...

More American children recognize Super Mario, the hero of one of Nintendo’s video games, than Mickey Mouse. The Japanese company has come to earn more money than the big three computer giants or all Hollywood movie studios combined. Now Sheff tells of the Nintendo invasion–a tale of innovation and cutthroat tactics. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

More American children recognize Super Mario, the hero of one of Nintendo’s video games, than Mickey Mouse. The Japanese company has come to earn more money than the big three computer giants or all Hollywood movie studios combined. Now Sheff tells of the Nintendo invasion–a tale of innovation and cutthroat tactics.
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The Dream Architects

Adventures in the Video Game Industry

by David Polfeldt ...

The inside story of the booming video game industry from the late 1990s to the present, as told by the Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment (The Division, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations).At Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, a key division of one of the largest, most influential companies in gaming, Managing Director Polfeldt has had a hand in some of the biggest ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The inside story of the booming video game industry from the late 1990s to the present, as told by the Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment (The Division, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations).At Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, a key division of one of the largest, most influential companies in gaming, Managing Director Polfeldt has had a hand in some of the biggest
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Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics

by Robert Bridson ...

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on ... Read more

$115.99 USD

A practical introduction, the second edition of Fluid Simulation for Computer Graphics shows you how to animate fully three-dimensional incompressible flow. It covers all the aspects of fluid simulation, from the mathematics and algorithms to implementation, while making revisions and updates to reflect changes in the field since the first edition.Highlights of the Second EditionNew chapters on
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The Pocket Mentor for Video Game UX UI

by Simon Brewer ...

Series series The Pocket Mentors for Games Careers
Want to work in UI/UX in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.This book provides those both familiar and unfamiliar with the wonderful world of UX and UI in video games with a concise but informative breakdown of the disciplines. It discusses the ... Read more

$45.99 USD

Want to work in UI/UX in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.This book provides those both familiar and unfamiliar with the wonderful world of UX and UI in video games with a concise but informative breakdown of the disciplines. It discusses the
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Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes

Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures

by Walt Stanchfield ...

Drawn to Life is a two-volume collection of the legendary lectures of long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. For over 20 years, Walt mentored a new generation of animators at the Walt Disney Studios and influenced such talented artists such as Tim Burton, Brad Bird, Glen Keane, and Andreas Deja. His writing and drawings have become must-have lessons for fine artists, film professionals, ... Read more

$59.99 USD

Drawn to Life is a two-volume collection of the legendary lectures of long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. For over 20 years, Walt mentored a new generation of animators at the Walt Disney Studios and influenced such talented artists such as Tim Burton, Brad Bird, Glen Keane, and Andreas Deja. His writing and drawings have become must-have lessons for fine artists, film professionals,
... Read more
THE eSports REVOLUTION - How Visionary Brands Connect with Gen Z

by LG Jaeger ...

The prevalence of online gaming and esports is thriving, with network connectivity and digital natives playing a vital role in the growth of the industry. Gaming popularity and competitive esports now entertain millions of live viewers. Today, the video gaming experience has evolved to become more interactive, more social, and more real-time, making it a billion-dollar industry. This book will ... Read more

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The prevalence of online gaming and esports is thriving, with network connectivity and digital natives playing a vital role in the growth of the industry. Gaming popularity and competitive esports now entertain millions of live viewers. Today, the video gaming experience has evolved to become more interactive, more social, and more real-time, making it a billion-dollar industry. This book will
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Historical Simulation and Wargames

The Hexagon and the Sword

by Riccardo Masini ...

This book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, exploring both their theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the various ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how commercial analog miniature and board wargames can become valuable tools for historical research and provide a more modern and ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, exploring both their theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the various ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how commercial analog miniature and board wargames can become valuable tools for historical research and provide a more modern and
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Delphi Pascal Programming

Efficient Code Editing, Visual Designing, And Integrated Debugging

by Rob Botwright ...

Introducing: Delphi Pascal Programming Bundle!Are you ready to elevate your Delphi Pascal programming skills to the next level? Look no further! Unleash your coding potential with our comprehensive bundle, featuring four must-have books: Book 1: Delphi Pascal Programming Essentials Master efficient code editing techniques and unleash your productivity with insider tips and tricks. From keyboard ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Introducing: Delphi Pascal Programming Bundle!Are you ready to elevate your Delphi Pascal programming skills to the next level? Look no further! Unleash your coding potential with our comprehensive bundle, featuring four must-have books: Book 1: Delphi Pascal Programming Essentials Master efficient code editing techniques and unleash your productivity with insider tips and tricks. From keyboard
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C++ for Lazy Programmers

Quick, Easy, and Fun C++ for Beginners

by Will Briggs ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn C++ the quick, easy, and “lazy” way. This book is an introductory programming text that uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read, and eager to do the projects -- with the popular C++ language.C++ for Lazy Programmers is a genuinely fun learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C++ language. This book helps you learn the C++ language with a unique ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Learn C++ the quick, easy, and “lazy” way. This book is an introductory programming text that uses humor and fun to make you actually willing to read, and eager to do the projects -- with the popular C++ language.C++ for Lazy Programmers is a genuinely fun learning experience that will show you how to create programs in the C++ language. This book helps you learn the C++ language with a unique
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3D Game Textures

Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop

by Luke Ahearn ...

The new edition of 3D Game Textures: Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop features the most up-to-date techniques that allow you to create your own unique textures, shaders, and materials. Revised to take new technology into account, it is an ideal hands-on resource for creating online worlds, simulations, web-based applications, and architectural visualization projects.Continuing the ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The new edition of 3D Game Textures: Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop features the most up-to-date techniques that allow you to create your own unique textures, shaders, and materials. Revised to take new technology into account, it is an ideal hands-on resource for creating online worlds, simulations, web-based applications, and architectural visualization projects.Continuing the
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Create Your Own Game with RPG Maker MV

by Richard Bailey ...

Have you ever had a really good story in your head that you want to share with others? What better way then to share your world in a game that other people can enjoy? Or if you've ever wanted to make your own game, now is the time to do it. Making a game with RPG Maker MV has never been so simple, and now you can export your games to play on mobile devices. This guide book will help you with ... Read more

$10.21 USD

Have you ever had a really good story in your head that you want to share with others? What better way then to share your world in a game that other people can enjoy? Or if you've ever wanted to make your own game, now is the time to do it. Making a game with RPG Maker MV has never been so simple, and now you can export your games to play on mobile devices. This guide book will help you with
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The Art of Game Design

A Book of Lenses, Third Edition

by Jesse Schell ...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many ... Read more

$79.99 USD

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many
... Read more
101 Amazing Atari 2600 Facts

by Jimmy Russell ...

Series Book 1 - Games Console History
In this, the first title in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Atari's seminal 2600, the first truly popular home family computer games system. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this, the first title in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Atari's seminal 2600, the first truly popular home family computer games system. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to
... Read more
Mobile Game Development with Unity

Build Once, Deploy Anywhere

by Jonathon Manning, Paris Buttfield-Addison ...

Do you want to build mobile games, but lack game development experience? No problem. This practical guide shows you how to create beautiful, interactive content for iOS and Android devices with the Unity game engine.Authors Jon Manning and Paris Buttfield-Addison (iOS Swift Game Development Cookbook) provide a top-to-bottom overview of Unity’s features with specific, project-oriented guidance on ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Do you want to build mobile games, but lack game development experience? No problem. This practical guide shows you how to create beautiful, interactive content for iOS and Android devices with the Unity game engine.Authors Jon Manning and Paris Buttfield-Addison (iOS Swift Game Development Cookbook) provide a top-to-bottom overview of Unity’s features with specific, project-oriented guidance on
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Press Reset

Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Read more

$11.99 USD

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
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Homo Ludens

A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

by Johan Huizinga ...

An essential reference for all game designers, this 1938 classic is “a fascinating account of ‘man the player’ and the contribution of play to civilization” (Harper’s).In this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-read” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An essential reference for all game designers, this 1938 classic is “a fascinating account of ‘man the player’ and the contribution of play to civilization” (Harper’s).In this classic evaluation of play that has become a “must-read” for those in game design, Dutch philosopher Johan Huizinga defines play as the central activity in flourishing societies. Like civilization, play requires structure
... Read more
Theory of Fun for Game Design

by Raph Koster ...

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become
... Read more
A Quick Guide to c# with Unity

Quick Guides, #1

by Patrick Felicia ...

Series Book 1 - Quick Guides
Why this book can help you to get started fast with C# in UnityIt can be intimidating to start with Unity, and while several books can provide comprehensive information, you may, like many other readers, just want to focus on a particular topic and get started fast.This book is part of a series entitled "A Quick Guide To", and does just this. In this book series, you have the opportunity to get ... Read more

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Why this book can help you to get started fast with C# in UnityIt can be intimidating to start with Unity, and while several books can provide comprehensive information, you may, like many other readers, just want to focus on a particular topic and get started fast.This book is part of a series entitled "A Quick Guide To", and does just this. In this book series, you have the opportunity to get
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Fight, Magic, Items

The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West

by Aidan Moher ...

Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved ... Read more

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Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved
... Read more
Video Game Storytelling

What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques

by Evan Skolnick ...

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how ... Read more

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UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how
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