3D iOS Games by Tutorials: Beginning 3D iOS Game Development with Swift 2 - Softcover

Language, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942878168 ISBN 13: 9781942878162

Publisher: Razeware LLC, 2016

Synopsis

Learn How to Make 3D iOS Games!

Learn how to make 3D games in Swift, using Apple's built-in 3D game framework: Scene Kit. Through a series of mini-games and challenges, you will go from beginner to advanced and learn everything you need to make your own 3D game!

By the time you’re finished reading this book, you will have made 4 complete mini-games, including games similar to Fruit Ninja, Breakout, Marble Madness, and Crossy Road!

Topics Covered in 3D iOS Games by Tutorials:

• Scene Kit: Get to know the basics with your first Scene Kit game project.
• Nodes: Use nodes with geometry and cameras to construct a 3D scene.
• Physics: Unleash the power of the built-in physics engine.
• Render Loop: Learn how you can leverage the Render Loop for updates.
• Particle Systems: Create massive explosions with the built-in 3D Particle Engine.
• Scene Editor: Create stunning 3D scenes with the built-in Scene Kit Editor.
• Cameras: Learn how to move the viewpoint around your game.
• Lights: Learn how to illuminatre your games with different types of lights.
• Primitives: Construct an entire game with just primitive shapes.
• Collision Detection: Learn how to detect when your game objects collide.
• Materials: Unleash reality, and learn about all the various types of textures.
• Reference Nodes: Leverage the power of reference nodes to built massive scenes.
• Transitions: Learn how to transition from one scene to another.
• Actions: Add animation with the built-in Action Editor.
• And much more, including: Shadows, Motion Control, Advanced Collision Detection Techniques and Audio.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Language is a seasoned coder with 20+ years of experience. He has fond memories of his childhood and his Commodore 64; more recently he started adding more good memories of life with all his iOS devices. At day, he fights for survival in the corporate jungle of Johannesburg, South Africa. At night he fights demons, dragons and angry little potty-mouth kids online. For relaxation he codes. You can find Chris on Twitter @ChrisLanguage. Forever Coder, Artist, Musician, Gamer and Dreamer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Razeware LLC
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1942878168
• ISBN 13: 9781942878162
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 380