{"title":"Dr Michael Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Michael Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e offers engaging works that explore the frontiers of science and nature, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of the world around them. His books often blend clear explanation with thought-provoking insights, making complex topics accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether investigating breakthrough discoveries or examining the implications of evolving technologies, Dr Cook’s writing encourages curiosity and reflection. Expect a thoughtful journey through the fascinating landscapes of scientific progress and natural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"next-level-by-dr-michael-cook-9781399423397","title":"Next Level","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow generative systems are reshaping the way games are made, how we experience them, and what this reveals about creativity itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn video games, creativity isn’t just seen, it’s played – from exploring endless landscapes to diving into character details and immersing ourselves in unpredictable narratives. Yet these elements are often the result of procedural generation – the creative use of algorithms to design game content. These generative systems lie behind some of the biggest hits in video game history, from genre-defying titles in the 1980s to the most famous blockbusters of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNext Level\u003c\/em\u003e demystifies the techniques that are often as mysterious as their creations. Written by game designer and creative AI researcher Mike Cook, this book takes us on a tour of generative systems past and present, exploring how they work, the artistic uses they have in some of our favourite games, and how these algorithms didn’t just revolutionise how we design games – they changed how we think about creativity itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022008037612,"sku":"9781399423397","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399423397-next-level.jpg?v=1785286705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-michael-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}