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Classic Game Design Edition 2
From Pong to Pac-Man with Unity
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June 2019
9781683923855
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Mercury Learning and Information - Published
14th June 2019 - ISBN 9781683923855
- Language English
- Pages 296 pp.
- Size 7" x 9"
$59.95
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May 2019
9781683923862
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Mercury Learning and Information - Published
14th May 2019 - ISBN 9781683923862
- Language English
- Pages 296 pp.
- Size 7" x 9"
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May 2019
9781683923879
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Mercury Learning and Information - Published
14th May 2019 - ISBN 9781683923879
- Language English
- Pages 296 pp.
- Size 7" x 9"
$124.95
You too can learn to design and develop classic arcade video games like Pong, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Scramble. Collision detection, extra lives, power ups, and countless other essential design elements were invented by the mostly anonymous designers at the early pioneering companies that produced these great games. In this book you’ll go step by step, using modern, free software tools such as Unity to create five games in the classic style, inspired by retro favorites like: Pong, Breakout, Space Invaders, Scramble, and Pac-Man. All the source code, art, and sound sources for the projects are available on the companion files. You'll discover the fun of making your own games, putting in your own color graphics, adjusting the scoring, coding the AI, and creating the sound effects. You'll gain a deep understanding of the roots of modern video game design: the classics of the ’70s and ’80s.
Features:
- Uses Unity, C#, Blender, GIMP, and Audacity to make five fun classic games
- 4-color throughout with companion files that include source code, art, and full projects (also available for downloading from the publisher by emailing proof of purchase to info@merclearning.com)
- Includes historical anecdotes direct from one of the fabled Atari coin-op programmers
- Detailed step-by-step instructions, dozens of exercises, and rules of classic game design
- Contains unique insights on applying classic game design concepts to modern games.
"Collision detection, extra lives, power ups, and countless other essential design elements were invented by the mostly anonymous designers at the early pioneering companies that produced these great games. Classic Game Design takes the reader step by step (using modern, free software tools such as Unity) through the creation of five games in the classic style, inspired by retro favorites like: Pong, Breakout, Space Invaders, Scramble, and Pac-Man. All the source code, art, and sound sources for the projects are available on the companion files of the accompanying CD.
- Midwest Book Review
Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Classic Game Design is a complete and comprehensive do-it-yourself instructional guide and manual for either personal study or as an introduction to computer game design curriculum textbook. While very highly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library Computer Technology & Game Design collections."
1: Introduction
2: Tools of the Trade
3: Pong
4: Classic Paddle Game
5: Breakout
6: Classic Brick Game
7: Space Invaders
8: Classic Game Project Three: Vertical Shooter
9: Scramble
10: Classic Game Project Four: Scrolling Shooter
11: Pac-Man
12: Classic Game Project Five: Maze Game
Epilogue
Appendix I: Introduction to C#
Appendix II: Eight Rules of Classic Game Design
Appendix III: About the DVD
ON THE COMPANION FILES!
- All the source code, art, and sound sources for the projects are available on the companion disc (also available for downloading from the publisher by emailing proof of purchase to info@merclearning.com)
Franz Lanzinger
Franz Lanzinger is best known as the pioneering programmer and chief designer of Atari's Crystal Castles. Mr. Lanzinger is owner of Lanzinger Studio, publisher and developer of the Gubble series.
Unity
Blender
GIMP
Audacity
Blender
GIMP
Audacity