Get ready to conquer the basics of building a strong level or mod for your games. "Beginning Game Level Design" covers everything from putting your ideas down on paper, to creating spaces and architecture, ... more

If you have at least minimal programming experience and want to learn to write games, then "Beginning Game Programming" is for you! The C language is the best place to start for someone who is serious ... more

Creating enticing game art can mean the difference between getting a game published or rejected. Great game art can also be a very rewarding to the game designer! "Beginning Illustration and Storyboarding ... more

Decent, basic overview of some Java game desing concepts
I’ve been working through the book, and there are some interesting and educational concepts. The book assumes you have some strength with Java, and doesn’t take the time to hold your hand through some ... more

Successful game programming requires at least a rudimentary understanding of central math topics. While most books neglect the point-by-point details that are necessary to truly hone these skills, Beginning ... more

"Beginning Role Playing Games Programming with VB 2005: From Novice to Professional" deals with computers/software.

"If the characters in a game have depth, complexity, consistency, mystery, humanity, and charm, then they are going to feel real to the player, and that helps the whole game world feel real, and allows ... more

Explains the complex technical aspects of video game programming in comprehensive language, covering such areas as 3-D graphics, "voxel graphics," digitized sound and music, modem communications, ... more

Find out from an industry veteran exactly what you need to do to become a game designer, tester, artist, producer, programmer, writer, soundtrack composer, videographer, or sales/marketing professional. ... more