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Combine classic 2D with today's technology to build great games with Unity's latest 2D tools Overview Build a 2D game using the native 2D development support in Unity 4.3 Create a platformer with jumping, falling, enemies, and a final boss Full of exciting challenges which will help you polish your game development skills In Detail Prepare yourself to travel back to the 90s and build a game like they used to make, using today's technology. That's right; we're talking about making 2D games using Unity! This book will help you build 2D games in Unity using the engine's 2D technologies added in Version 4.3. You'll learn the basics of importing assets and building foundation technology all the way up to full combat and boss battles! With the book's str...

Master the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, and build exciting, custom web and mobile GIS applications with the ArcGIS Server Overview Develop ArcGIS Server applications with JavaScript, both for traditional web browsers as well as the mobile platform Acquire in-demand GIS skills sought by many employers Step-by-step instructions, examples, and hands-on practice designed to help you learn the key features and design considerations for building custom ArcGIS Server applications In Detail ArcGIS Server is the leading software for developing both web and mobile GIS applications. There are a number of programming languages that you can use to develop applications with ArcGIS Server including JavaScript, Flex, and Silverlight. However, the ArcGIS API for Java...

Use CryENGINE at a professional level and master the engine's advanced features to build AAA quality games Overview Explore the CryENGINE production methods used by industry professionals Master the advanced features of CryENGINE, such as facial animation and the input system A Ccmprehensive guide with interesting, practical examples and step-by-step instructions In Detail CryENGINE is one of the most powerful real-time 3D engines available today. Used in blockbuster games like FarCry, Crysis, and Ryse, its rendering and real-time capabilities are unmatched. The CryENGINE SDK toolkit can be used to build any type of game, from first-person shooters to strategy games and simulations. This book will take your CryENGINE skills to the next level, allow...

Enrich your 3D scenes with the power of GLSL! Overview Learn about shaders in a step-by-step, interactive manner Create stunning visual effects using vertex and fragment shaders Simplify your CPU code and improve your overall performance with instanced drawing through the use of geometry shaders In Detail Shader programming has been the largest revolution in graphics programming. OpenGL Shading Language (abbreviated: GLSL or GLslang), is a high-level shading language based on the syntax of the C programming language.With GLSL you can execute code on your GPU (aka graphics card). More sophisticated effects can be achieved with this technique.Therefore, knowing how OpenGL works and how each shader type interacts with each other, as well as how they a...