Games development and programming

In the era of Generative AI, creating immersive and adaptive experiences in game development has become more innovative and practical than ever before.

In the era of Generative AI, creating immersive and adaptive experiences in game development has become more innovative and practical than ever before.

This book applies theories, methods, and concepts from game studies to soccer.

In this new and improved fourth edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture, Jason Gregory draws on his two decades of experience at Midway, Electronic Arts and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development.

In this new and improved fourth edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture, Jason Gregory draws on his two decades of experience at Midway, Electronic Arts, and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development.

In this new and improved fourth edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture, Jason Gregory draws on his two decades of experience at Midway, Electronic Arts and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development.

This book applies theories, methods, and concepts from game studies to soccer.

In this new and improved fourth edition of the highly popular Game Engine Architecture, Jason Gregory draws on his two decades of experience at Midway, Electronic Arts, and Naughty Dog to present both the theory and practice of game engine software development.

Playing with Balance: Game Economy Design is your guide to understanding why games are unlike any other medium: they are built on verbs, not nouns.

Playing with Balance: Game Economy Design is your guide to understanding why games are unlike any other medium: they are built on verbs, not nouns.

At last, a tic-tac-toe computer that needs no electrical power!

Creating a successful video game requires more than just great ideas-it demands a deep understanding of user experience (UX).

At last, a tic-tac-toe computer that needs no electrical power!

Creating a successful video game requires more than just great ideas-it demands a deep understanding of user experience (UX).

Education and Analog Role-Playing Games: TeachRPG - Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom, Volume II brings together a diverse group of educators and scholars who are using tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) in their classrooms to foster deeper engagement, build community, and support transformative learning.

Education and Analog Role-Playing Games: TeachRPG - Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom, Volume II brings together a diverse group of educators and scholars who are using tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) in their classrooms to foster deeper engagement, build community, and support transformative learning.

This book is the ultimate guide to improving the user experience of game development tools.

Moral Conversion and Video Games is an in-depth exploration of Spec Ops: The Line, a critically acclaimed video game that subverts its genre by confronting players with the psychological and moral consequences of war.

Moral Conversion and Video Games is an in-depth exploration of Spec Ops: The Line, a critically acclaimed video game that subverts its genre by confronting players with the psychological and moral consequences of war.

This book is the ultimate guide to improving the user experience of game development tools.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Interaction and Player Research in Game Development, WIPlay 2025, which took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in September 2025.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Interaction and Player Research in Game Development, WIPlay 2025, which took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in September 2025.

Sharpen your game development skills with UE5 using Lumen lighting, Nanite geometry, Sequencer, Chaos Physics, and advanced workflow theory to build optimized cinematics, interactive environments, and AAA-quality visualsFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesLeverage cutting-edge UE5 features like Lumen and Chaos Physics to create an immersive experienceDevelop interactive environments using Unreal s powerful built-in tools and advanced workflowsOptimize your UE5 projects for high performance without compromising visual fidelityBook DescriptionWritten by multi-award-winning Unreal generalist Tyson J.

Sharpen your game development skills with UE5 using Lumen lighting, Nanite geometry, Sequencer, Chaos Physics, and advanced workflow theory to build optimized cinematics, interactive environments, and AAA-quality visualsFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesLeverage cutting-edge UE5 features like Lumen and Chaos Physics to create an immersive experienceDevelop interactive environments using Unreal s powerful built-in tools and advanced workflowsOptimize your UE5 projects for high performance without compromising visual fidelityBook DescriptionWritten by multi-award-winning Unreal generalist Tyson J.

This is a comprehensive guide to the process of generating ideas for creating character and environment art.

This is a comprehensive guide to the process of generating ideas for creating character and environment art.

Cultural Perspectives in Video Game Audio explores the fundamental role of sound - specifically sound effects, music, and voice acting - in video games.

Cultural Perspectives in Video Game Audio explores the fundamental role of sound - specifically sound effects, music, and voice acting - in video games.

Godot is a rapidly growing free and open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games, and interactive applications on many platforms, including desktop and mobile.

This book provides a broad overview of editor extensions and modifications that can be made to speed up your workflow in the Unreal Engine.

Want to progress your career as a CG artist?

Welcome to the fifth volume of Game Audio Programming: Principles and Practices - the first series of its kind dedicated to the art, science, and craft of game audio programming.

This book provides a broad overview of editor extensions and modifications that can be made to speed up your workflow in the Unreal Engine.

Welcome to the fifth volume of Game Audio Programming: Principles and Practices - the first series of its kind dedicated to the art, science, and craft of game audio programming.

Want to progress your career as a CG artist?

Godot is a rapidly growing free and open-source game engine for creating 2D and 3D games, and interactive applications on many platforms, including desktop and mobile.

Upgrade your GameMaker programming skills with 500 programming challenges.

Upgrade your GameMaker programming skills with 500 programming challenges.

Grasp the concepts of creating games with GameMaker and the various features of the engine to create your first game.

Grasp the concepts of creating games with GameMaker and the various features of the engine to create your first game.

Design, implement, release, and maintain a multiplayer experience!

Design, implement, release, and maintain a multiplayer experience!

Storytelling for Video Games Using Bitsy: A Guide for Aspiring Designers is a guide for teachers and independent learners interested in the expressive potential of video game narratives and the logic of computer programming.

Storytelling for Video Games Using Bitsy: A Guide for Aspiring Designers is a guide for teachers and independent learners interested in the expressive potential of video game narratives and the logic of computer programming.

Discover step-by-step workflows for creating immersive open world landscapes in Unreal Engine 5 using terrain sculpting, foliage painting, and post-processing with a professional finishFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesEnhance your digital artistry and design skills to craft breathtaking open worldsLearn terrain sculpting, foliage painting, and lighting to set the mood and realismOptimize basic scenes to ensure smooth performance in gameplayPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionCreating expansive open worlds in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) can be daunting, especially if you re just starting out.