Computers : Entertainment & Games

Turn 3D models into film-worthy digital animations by mastering mental ray rendering once and for all. This must-have guide is the only book on the market to focus exclusively on mental ray in Maya, 3ds Max, and XSI, and it’s packed with techniques more...

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Bring your gaming visions to life with Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express. Create complete 3D games using Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express and this hands-on guide. Written by experienced game developers, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide details the fundamentals of great game programming and offers detailed examples. Inside, you'll learn to program a game engine, write shader code, create and animate 3D models, and add fluid motion and special effects. You'll also find out how to launch ballistics, add realistic scenery and terrain, and integrate lighting and textures. Step-by-step tutorials on underlying C# code and explanations of vector and matrix techniques are included.: Build and dynamically update XNA game windows and custom 3D objects; Learn scintillating animation techniques; Create lifelike skyboxes, textures, lighting, and shading effects; Program shaders using high-level shader language; Develop single- and multi-player games; Generate and code terrain with height detection; Construct impressive graphics using sprites, multi-texturing, and blending; Integrate audio, game dashboards, and score tracking; Develop realistic collision detection, ballistics, and particle effects; HaHHhhndle keyboard, mouse, and game controller input; Create static *.fbx and animated Quake 2 models and control them in code.   more...

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There is little doubt that computer and video games occupy a significant place in contemporary popular culture. Taking its cue from practices of reading texts in literary and cultural studies, this text considers the computer game as an emerging mode of contemporary storytelling. 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

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Price: $54.99