3D Game Engine Design by
A major revision of the international bestseller on game programming! Graphics hardware has evolved enormously in the last decade. Hardware can now be directly controlled through techniques such as shader programming, which requires an entirely new thought process of a programmer.
The Art of Game Design by
The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again.
The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition by
Learn how to conduct effective and meaningful research. This fundamental work explains how to find and evaluate sources, anticipate and respond to reader reservations, and integrate these pieces into an argument that stands up to reader critique.
Game User Experience and Player-Centered Design by
This book provides an introduction and overview of the rapidly evolving topic of game user experience, presenting the new perspectives employed by researchers and the industry, and highlighting the recent empirical findings that illustrate the nature of it.
In-Game: From Immersion to Incorporation by
An investigation of what makes digital games engaging to players and a reexamination of the concept of immersion.
Theory of Fun for Game Design by
This classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it's the most vital element in any game.
