Game Development Essentials: Mobile Game Development International Edition Book/DVD Package

Description

Explore a comprehensive examination of the art and technology of one of the fastest-growing segments of the game industry with GAME DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS: MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT, International Edition. This ground breaking text walks students through the overall process of designing videogames and applications for mobile and handheld hardware. Through coverage of team building, production, QA and a look at the black box of the publication process both for independent and publisher backed studios; students learn the entire development process from initial concept to game design. Utilizing real-life examples, interviews and advice from developers already well established in the mobile industry, MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT serves as the 'how to' guide for students looking to break into the mobile game development industry.

CONTENTS:

1. A History of Mobile Game Development.

2. Current Hardware Platforms.

3. Essential Software.

4. Mobile Game Design.

5. Mobile Game Art Assets.

6. Mobile Game Programming.

7. The Mobile Production Cycle.

8. Publication and Marketing.

9. Future Predictions.