Video & Mobile

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781773703732Author Terry WolfeFormat PaperbackPage Count 442Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 644gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 25mm

Recent years have seen an increase in public attention to identity and representation in video games, including journalists and bloggers holding the digital game industry accountable for the discrimination routinely endured by female gamers, queer...

The games industry moves fast, with release schedules flying by in a blur and hardware constantly changing and updating. But outside the official world of licences and publishing deals, hundreds of games every year find a new home on consoles which have...

Timely contribution to literature on game development, considering working patterns and collaboration in the industry in light of the pandemic Written in an accessible tone, making it suitable for a wide variety of game development professionals both...

As for film and literature, the horror genre has been very popular in the video game. The World of Scary Video Games provides a comprehensive overview of the videoludic horror, dealing with the games labelled as "survival horror" as well as the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781091875821Author Ray McNultyFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm)...

LOVE FORTNITE? RE-LIVE YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES IN THE FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL ANNUALEver since it burst onto our screens in October 2017, Fortnite has been in a state of constant evolution. From meteor showers to pirates, the Cube to the Ice King, the...

Forty original contributions on games and gaming culture What does Pokemon Go tell us about globalization? What does Tetris teach us about rules? Is feminism boosted or bashed by Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? How does BioShock Infinite help us navigate...

The Essential Guide to Game Audio: The Theory and Practice of Sound for Games is a first of its kind textbook and must-have reference guide for everything you ever wanted to know about sound for games. This book provides a basic overview of game audio,...

In Mondo Nano Colin Milburn takes his readers on a playful expedition through the emerging landscape of nanotechnology, offering a light-hearted yet critical account of our high-tech world of fun and games. This expedition ventures into discussions of...

This book formulates a new theological approach to the study of religion in gaming. Video games have become one of the most important cultural artifacts of modern society, both as mediators of cultural, social, and religious values and in terms of...

Combining theory and practice, this updated new edition provides a complete overview of how to create deep and meaningful quests for games. It uses the Unity game engine in conjunction with Fungus and other free plugins to provide an accessible entry...

Walk through the process of designing and implementing from scratch an isometric real time game such as some of the most succesful Facebook Games. Applying HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, this piece shows how to build games using isometric map making,...

In The Queer Games Avant-Garde, Bonnie Ruberg presents twenty interviews with twenty-two queer video game developers whose radical, experimental, vibrant, and deeply queer work is driving a momentous shift in the medium of video games. Speaking with...

Discover the hidden secrets of Magic and Tech: two of the vital elements that make up the incredible world of the Skylanders.Discover the hidden secrets that make up the incredible world of the Skylanders.Book InformationISBN 9781409391227Author...

A fun and lively look at the mathematical ideas concealed in video gamesDid you know that every time you pick up the controller to your PlayStation or Xbox, you are entering a world steeped in mathematics? Matthew Lane reveals the hidden mathematics in...

This volume will convince readers that the swift ascent of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to worldwide popularity in the 1970s and 1980s is "the most exciting event in popular culture since the invention of the motion picture."...

Containing interviews with the developers of 36 of the coolest games in video game history from Deus Ex and Night Trap to Mortal Kombat, Wasteland and NBA Jam, The Minds Behind the Games gives you an inside look at how some of the most influential,...

What really makes a video game story interactive? What's the best way to create an interactive story?How much control should players be given? Do they really want that control in the first place?Do they even know what they want-or are their stated...

Although the number of commercial Java games is still small compared to those written in C or C++, the market is expanding rapidly. Recent updates to Java make it faster and easier to create powerful gaming applications-particularly Java 3D-is fueling an...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262044837Author Stefan WerningFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Playful Thinking

Vintage Games explores the most influential videogames of all time, including Super Mario Bros., Grand Theft Auto III, Doom, The Sims and many more. Drawing on interviews as well as the authors' own lifelong experience with videogames, the book discusses...

Examining a wide range of Japanese videogames, including arcade fighting games, PC-based strategy games and console JRPGs, this book assesses their cultural significance and shows how gameplay and context can be analyzed together to understand videogames...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945294303Author Derek SlatonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint VGAPublisher VGASeries The Atari 2600 EncyclopediaWeight(grams) 880gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

This volume focuses on the depiction of women in video games set in historical periods or archaeological contexts, explores the tension between historical and archaeological accuracy and authenticity, examines portrayals of women in historical periods or...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781535446426Author Ryan TranFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Go for the throne in Status Royale!Choose your teammates carefully and rank up fast because in the world of esports, anyone can snatch the crown!Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807017739Author David WolinskyFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Beacon PressPublisher Beacon PressWeight(grams) 567g

While some rigging books focus too much on the theory of rigging and provide little instruction, others do the exact opposite and offer no reasoning behind the button-pushing. An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging, 2nd Edition, however,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781773703756Author Terry WolfeFormat HardbackPage Count 442Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 798gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 29mm

Two months following the dramatic events seen in DIABLO III... Tyrael is learning what it means to be human, and he conscripts humans to aid him in his endeavours. But at what cost? How many lives will be lost so that Tyrael can achieve his goal? Is it...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781544516479Author Baro HyunFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Lioncrest PublishingPublisher Lioncrest PublishingWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of life now spend thousands of...

From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of life now spend thousands of...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451547276Author Bill DunlevyFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262515658Author Katie Salen TekinbasFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Quest to LearnWeight(grams)...

All the topics that a professional AI programmer needs are covered withinEach topic is accompanied by an example game, where the reader simply adds their own code and see the effects their changes haveCovers complex topics but in an easy to read manner...

"As esports has grown, the need for professional legal representation has grown with it. Justin's Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming provides a great baseline and will help prevent the legal horror stories of...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992796488Author Peter CruickshankFormat PaperbackPage Count 377Imprint Peter CruickshankPublisher Peter CruickshankSeries The Video Game Guide