iPhone 3D Game Programming All In One

An ever-growing number of gamers want to make the leap from merely playing games to actually creating their own games. This book takes them through the process step-by-step. It provides the instruction, examples, development principles, and, perhaps most importantly, the actual tools needed to create their own 3D game. By experiencing first-hand every aspect of game development, readers will discover which aspect of the game industry is their true passion (for example, music, artistic design, storyboarding, coding, testing, etc.). This is the only book that walks the reader from A to Z covering each aspect of developing a 3D game in a hands-on tutorial style....

Unlike other books on the market, "Advanced 3D Game Programming All in One" takes a comprehensive approach, covering 3D game programming, art and design in one book. Written for intermediate to advanced level game programmers who want to take their skills to the next level, the book uses the Torque Game Engine to show readers how they can quickly create their own high quality games. The book focuses on how to use a game engine to maximum effect, revealing and explaining the inner workings of the Torque Game Engine. Advanced 3D game programming topics such as the applications of artificial intelligence, terrain techniques, inclusion simulations and control concepts, and scripting tutorials are all covered. "Advanced 3D Game Programming ...

When combined with Visual C++, Game Programming All in One provides everything you need to get started as a game developer. Divided into increasingly advanced sections, it covers the most important elements of game development. Less experienced developers can start with the basics of C++ programming and can test their skills by developing two simple text games. After that, you're ready to move on to Windows programming and the main components of DirectX: DirectGraphics, DirectSounds, and DirectInput. Enhance your game design skills as you build a game library that you will use throughout the remainder of the book. The final sections cover advanced programming topics including mathematics, physics, and artificial intelligence. Put your new skills to t...