Physics for Game Programmers

Palmer, Grant

ISBN 10: 159059472X / ISBN 13: 9781590594728

Published by Apress, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Physics for Game Programmers

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

Edition: 1st ed.

About this title

Synopsis:

*Shows how to create realistic action games without assuming college-level Physics (which the majority of gamers won't have); includes necessary physics and mathematics

*Ideal for all budding games programmers, with example code in Java, C#, and C

*Complements Apress's platform-specific gaming books, like Advanced Java Games Programming and Beginning .NET Games Programming with C#, and the forthcoming Beginning .NET Games Programming in VB.NET

*Palmer has strong contacts in the Microsoft Games Division and Electronic Arts, a major gaming producer.

Synopsis:

Physics for Game Programmers shows you how to infuse compelling and realistic action into game programming--even if you don't have a college-level physics background! Author Grant Palmer covers basic physics and mathematical models and then shows how to implement them, to simulate motion and behavior of cars, planes, projectiles, rockets, and boats. This book is neither code heavy nor language specific, and all chapters include unique, challenging exercises for you to solve. This unique book also includes historical footnotes and interesting trivia. You'll enjoy the conversational tone, and rest assured: all physics jargon will be properly explained.