The Duke Nukem 3D Level Design Handbook

The Duke Nukem 3D Level Design Handbook

Author: Matt Tagliaferri

Publisher: Sybex Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 9780782118698

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ee's runaway shareware hit, Duke Nukem 3D, this book includes instruction tips on using the level editing tools provided by Apogee on the companion disk.


Quake Level Design Handbook

Quake Level Design Handbook

Author: Matt Tagliaferri

Publisher: Sybex

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780782121186

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A tutorial in 3D game design using the included software, this text allows Quake enthusiasts to create their own levels of the game. The CD includes non-shareware version of qED level editor and playable, independantly designed Quake level.


A Practical Guide to Level Design

A Practical Guide to Level Design

Author: Benjamin Bauer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1000839591

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Written by an AAA industry expert with over 20 years of experience, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the practical skills that all successful level designers need to have. It covers everything from practical production skills to the social and soft skills required to thrive in the gaming industry. This book begins with a theoretical and abstract approach that sets a common language for the later hard-skill applications and practical examples. These later chapters cover a wealth of practical skills for use during the concept phase, while creating layouts, scripting, and working with AI. This book includes essential chapters on topics such as social skills, soft skills, world-building, level design direction, production, as well as how to gain employment in the industry. This book will be of great interest to all level designers, content leads, and directors looking to enhance their skillset. It will also appeal to students of level and game design looking for tips on how to break into the industry.


Game Engine Black Book: DOOM

Game Engine Black Book: DOOM

Author: Fabien Sanglard

Publisher: Software Wizards

Published:

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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It was early 1993 and id Software was at the top of the PC gaming industry. Wolfenstein 3D had established the First Person Shooter genre and sales of its sequel Spear of Destiny were skyrocketing. The technology and tools id had taken years to develop were no match for their many competitors. It would have been easy for id to coast on their success, but instead they made the audacious decision to throw away everything they had built and start from scratch. Game Engine Black Book: Doom is the story of how they did it. This is a book about history and engineering. Don’t expect much prose (the author’s English has improved since the first book but is still broken). Instead you will find inside extensive descriptions and drawings to better understand all the challenges id Software had to overcome. From the hardware -- the Intel 486 CPU, the Motorola 68040 CPU, and the NeXT workstations -- to the game engine’s revolutionary design, open up to learn how DOOM changed the gaming industry and became a legend among video games.


Level Up!

Level Up!

Author: Scott Rogers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-09-29

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 0470970928

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Design and build cutting-edge video games with help from video game expert Scott Rogers! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren’t sure where to start, then this is the book for you. Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed the hits Pac Man World, Maxim vs. Army of Zin, and SpongeBob Squarepants, this book is full of Rogers's wit and imaginative style that demonstrates everything you need to know about designing great video games. Features an approachable writing style that considers game designers from all levels of expertise and experience Covers the entire video game creation process, including developing marketable ideas, understanding what gamers want, working with player actions, and more Offers techniques for creating non-human characters and using the camera as a character Shares helpful insight on the business of design and how to create design documents So, put your game face on and start creating memorable, creative, and unique video games with this book!


Learn VB .NET Through Game Programming

Learn VB .NET Through Game Programming

Author: Matthew Tagliaferri

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 1430208082

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This is a fun book that teaches fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming using games as example applications.


Myth

Myth

Author: Bart Farkas

Publisher: San Francisco : Sybex

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780782121407

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This is the only authorized guide to Myth, to be published "day-and-date" with the game. Written with the full support of Bungie Software, this book contains in-depth strategies and tactics for every mission, behind-the-scenes information, original art from the game, and tips for multiplayer gaming and customization.


Visual Basic .NET Codemaster's Library

Visual Basic .NET Codemaster's Library

Author: Matt Tagliaferri

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-04-04

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 078214103X

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Experienced VB.NET programmers, as well as experienced Visual Basic 6 programmers can learn the VB.NET's new features through the code examples included in this book.


What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition

Author: James Paul Gee

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2014-12-02

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1466886420

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Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.


Game Design

Game Design

Author: Marc Saltzman

Publisher: Bradygames

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13:

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BradyGames-Game Design: Secrets of the Sages-2nd Edition Features. More information about the console gaming market. How multiplayer gameplay is affecting the industry. More game and design theory, with inspirations and insights from the experts. Updated content on the newest, hottest games.