Holistic Mobile Game Development with Unity

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By Penny de Byl

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Holistic Mobile Game Development with Unity is a comprehensive guide for creating iOS and Android games using the Unity engine. Author Penny de Byl presents a holistic approach that integrates art, design, and programming, equipping indie developers with multidisciplinary skills. The book includes over 70 step-by-step exercises inspired by popular games like Angry Birds and Temple Run, covering game mechanics, 2D and 3D maths, geometry, and physics. Additional resources such as source code, videos, and lesson plans are available on the companion website.
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This book is ideal for independent mobile game developers and small teams seeking to broaden their expertise across game design, art, and programming using Unity. It suits learners keen on practical exercises and building a portfolio of reusable game assets for iOS and Android platforms.

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Holistic Mobile Game Development with Unity: An All-In-One Guide to Implementing Mechanics, Art Design and Programming for iOS and Android Games

Master mobile game design and development in this all-in-one guide to creating iOS and Android games in the cutting-edge game engine, Unity. By using Penny de Byl's holistic method, you will learn about the principles of art, design, and code and gain multidisciplinary skills needed to succeed in the independent mobile games industry. In addition, hands-on exercises will help you throughout the process from design to publication in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Over 70 practical step-by-step exercises recreate the game mechanics of contemporary mobile games, including Angry Birds, Temple Run, Year Walk, Minecraft, Curiosity Cube, Fruit Ninja, and more.

Design principles, art, and programming in unison – the one-stop shop for indie developers requiring interdisciplinary skills in their small teams.

An introduction to essential two- and three-dimensional mathematics, geometry, and physics concepts.

A portfolio of royalty-free reusable game mechanics and assets.

The accompanying website, www.holistic3d.com, features project source code, instructional videos, art assets, author blog, and teaching resources. Challenge questions and lesson plans are available online for an enhanced learning experience.

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ISBN: 9781138428379

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 576

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penny de Byl

About the Author

Penny de Byl is a professor of games and multimedia in Australia. An award-winning teacher, Penny has taught computer science, computer graphics and game development at top-ranked universities for nearly 20 years. She is the author of three books on designing and developing artificial intelligence and games including the acclaimed Holistic Game Development with Unity and winner of the 2011 Unity Technologies’ Unity Mobile Generation Great Education Giveaway.

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