Android Game Programming For Dummies
Author: Derek James
ISBN-13: 978-1118027745
ISBN-10: 9781118027745
Pages: 384
Language: English
Year: 2013
File: ebook PDF
Get your head in the game and start developing engaging Android apps that game gurus will love!
Book Description:
Games challenge our minds, relieve our boredom, bring us close rto family and friends, and are just plain fun. It’s no wonder developers are geared up to get going on the next great game. It’s easy to join in the fun with For Dummies! A bit of Java knowledge is helpful, but even if you lack that, this book will walk you through creating two Android games and getting them into Google Play. Once you’ve got the basics down, let your imaginationland the way!
Understand Android — learn about the capabilities of the Android platform and why it’s suited for mobile gaming
Plan your game — decide on the game type, the number of players, how and when users might play, and who would be most interested in your app
Get started — set up your development environment and explore the parts of an Android app
Learn variety — follow step-by-step directions to create a two-player card game and an arcade-style game with sound and animation
Market your creations — explore the market for your game, publish it to Google Play, and keep it up to date
Learn to:
- Develop fun and interactive games for Android-based smartphones
- Apply fundamental game design principles to create realistic animation
- Make use of Android’s rich feature set in your games
- Publish your game, keep it current, and make some money
About the Author
Derek James is the founder and owner of Polyclef Software, one of the most successful Android indie game developers on Google Play. His apps and games have garnered over 1 million combined downloads, with multiple games receiving four-star or better rat-ings and holding top-ranking positions in their categories for many months. He was an early adopter of the Android platform and has been developing Android apps and games since the first device was released. His blog (http://polyclefsoftware.blogspot.com), and his website (polyclefsoftware.com).
Android Game Programming For Dummies
Описание книги:
Разберитесь с Android — узнайте о возможностях платформы Android и почему она подходит для мобильных игр. Планируйте свою игру — определитесь с типом игры, количеством игроков, как и когда пользователи могут играть, и кто будет наиболее заинтересован в вашем приложении.
Начните — настройте свою среду разработки и изучите части приложения Android. Учитесь разнообразию — следуйте пошаговым инструкциям, чтобы создать карточную игру для двух игроков и аркадную игру со звуком и анимацией. Продвигайте свои творения — изучите рынок для своей игры, опубликуйте его в Google Play и обновляйте его.
Вы научитесь:
- Разрабатывать веселые и интерактивные игры для смартфонов на базе Android
- Применять фундаментальные принципы игрового дизайна для создания реалистичной анимации
- Использовать богатый набор функций Android в своих играх
- А также сможете опубликовать свою игру, и зарабатывать
Android Game Programming For Dummies
Table of contents
- Part I: Adopting the Android Gaming Mindset
Chapter 1:Getting to Know Android Gaming
Chapter 2:Designing Your Game
Chapter 3:Setting Up Your Development Environment - Part II: Starting to Program
Chapter 4:Dissecting an Android App - Part III: Making Your First Game: Crazy Eights
Chapter 5:Creating a Simple Title Screen
Chapter 6:Creating a Basic Play Screen
Chapter 7:Finishing Your First Game - Part IV: Moving On to Your Second Game: Whack-a-Mole
Chapter 8:Creating a Complex Title Screen
Chapter 9:Creating an Animated Play Screen
Chapter 10:Storing and Retrieving Game Information - Part V: Managing Your Game in the Market
Chapter 11:Making Money with Your Game
Chapter 12:Publishing and Updating Your Game - Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 13:Ten Open-Source Game Projects
Chapter 14:Ten Game Engines and Tools
Chapter 15:Ten More Places to Distribute Your Game
Chapter 16:Ten Websites for Android Game Developers
Glossary
Index
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