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Book Synopsis: Design and develop sophisticated 2D games that are as much fun to make as they are to play. From particle effects and pathfinding to social integration and monetization, this complete tour of Apple's powerful suite of game technologies covers it all. Familiar with Swift but new to game development? No problem. Start with the basics and then layer in the complexity as you work your way through three exciting - and fully playable - games. In the end, you'll know everything you need to go off and create your own video game masterpiece for any Apple platform.
Discover the power of Apple Game Frameworks, Xcode, and Swift by building three exciting games: Gloop Drop - a new twist on a classic arcade game, Val's Revenge - a roguelike dungeon crawler, and Hog - a social player vs. player mobile dice game. With Apple Game Frameworks, you can create high-performance, power-efficient games that work across all Apple platforms, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
In this book, you'll discover how to...
- Design and develop rich 2D gaming experiences using Apple's built-in game frameworks.
- Harness the power of SpriteKit using Xcode and Swift to create engaging player experiences.
- Use the visual Scene Editor to build complete scenes.
- Unleash the power of the Particle Editor to create amazing effects.
- Use GameplayKit to add advanced features to your games like pathfinding, artificial intelligence, and complex rule systems.
- Build larger, more complex worlds with tile maps and Xcode's visual Tile Map editor.
- Bring people together using GameKit and Game Center, Apple's social gaming network.
- Increase revenue with third-party banner ads and rewarded ads using Google AdMob (TM).
- Monetize your games with StoreKit and in-app purchases.
So, grab your gear and get your game on - it's time to level up your skills.
What You Need:
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer
Xcode 11.3 or newer
Basic knowledge of Swift 5.1.4 or newer
Details
Looking to create your own video game masterpiece? Look no further than Apple Game Frameworks and Technologies: Build 2D Games with SpriteKit & Swift. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through Apple's powerful suite of game technologies, teaching you everything you need to know to design and develop sophisticated 2D games. From particle effects to social integration and monetization, this book covers it all. Whether you're new to game development or a seasoned Swift pro, this book has something for everyone. Are you ready to take your game development skills to the next level?
With Apple Game Frameworks, you can create high-performance, power-efficient games that work across all Apple platforms. From iOS to macOS, tvOS to watchOS - your games will come to life on every device. The book guides you through the creation of three exciting and fully playable games: Gloop Drop, Val's Revenge, and Hog. Using Xcode and Swift, you'll harness the power of SpriteKit to build engaging player experiences. Whether you want to design rich 2D gaming experiences or create complex worlds with tile maps, this book has got you covered.
But it doesn't stop there. Apple Game Frameworks also delves into the world of social gaming, allowing you to bring people together using GameKit and Game Center. Boost your revenue with third-party banner ads and rewarded ads using Google AdMob (TM), and monetize your games with StoreKit and in-app purchases. This book provides you with all the tools you need to maximize your game's potential, both in terms of gameplay and profitability. So why wait? Grab your gear and get your game on - it's time to level up your skills.
Ready to embark on your game development journey? Don't miss out on this opportunity. Get Apple Game Frameworks and Technologies: Build 2D Games with SpriteKit & Swift today and start creating your own video game masterpiece. Buy now to take advantage of this essential resource.
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