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Unity 2018 Artificial Intelligence Cookbook: Over 90 recipes to build and customize AI entities for your games with Unity, 2nd Edition
by Jorge PalaciosExplore various recipes to build games using popular artificial intelligence techniques and algorithms such as Navmesh navigation A*, DFS, and UCB1Key FeaturesExplore different algorithms for creating decision-making agents that go beyond simple behaviors and movementDiscover the latest features of the NavMesh API for scripting intelligent behaviour in your game charactersCreate games that are non-predictable and dynamic and have a high replayability factorBook DescriptionInteractive and engaging games come with intelligent enemies, and this intellectual behavior is combined with a variety of techniques collectively referred to as Artificial Intelligence. Exploring Unity's API, or its built-in features, allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating your game's worlds and characters. This cookbook covers both essential and niche techniques to help you take your AI programming to the next level.To start with, you’ll quickly run through the essential building blocks of working with an agent, programming movement, and navigation in a game environment, followed by improving your agent's decision-making and coordination mechanisms – all through hands-on examples using easily customizable techniques. You’ll then discover how to emulate the vision and hearing capabilities of your agent for natural and humanlike AI behavior, and later improve the agents with the help of graphs. This book also covers the new navigational mesh with improved AI and pathfinding tools introduced in the Unity 2018 update. You’ll empower your AI with decision-making functions by programming simple board games, such as tic-tac-toe and checkers, and orchestrate agent coordination to get your AIs working together as one.By the end of this book, you’ll have gained expertise in AI programming and developed creative and interactive games.What you will learnCreate intelligent pathfinding agents with popular AI techniques such as A* and A*mbushImplement different algorithms for adding coordination between agents and tactical algorithms for different purposesSimulate senses so agents can make better decisions, taking account of the environmentExplore different algorithms for creating decision-making agents that go beyond simple behaviors and movementCreate coordination between agents and orchestrate tactics when dealing with a graph or terrainImplement waypoints by making a manual selectorWho this book is forThe Unity 2018 Artificial Intelligence Cookbook is for you if you are eager to get more tools under your belt to solve AI- and gameplay-related problems. Basic knowledge of Unity and prior knowledge of C# is an advantage.
Unity 2018 Augmented Reality Projects: Build four immersive and fun AR applications using ARKit, ARCore, and Vuforia
by Jesse GloverCreate engaging Augmented Reality (AR) applications with Unity 3D that can be experienced with devices such as HoloLens and DaydreamKey FeaturesLearn the principles of AR application development Work with the most popular sensors used in AR games and applications across Android, Apple and WindowsBuild experiences with interactive objects, physics, UI, animations, and C# scriptingBook DescriptionAugmented Reality allows for radical innovations in countless areas. It magically blends the physical and virtual worlds, bringing applications from a screen into your hands. Meanwhile, Unity has now become the leading platform to develop augmented reality experiences, as it provides a great pipeline for working with 3D assets.Using a practical and project-based approach, Unity 2018 Augmented Reality Projects educates you about the specifics of augmented reality development in Unity 2018.This book teaches you how to use Unity in order to develop AR applications which can be experienced with devices such as HoloLens and Daydream. You will learn to integrate, animate, and overlay 3D objects on your camera feed, before gradually moving on to implementing sensor-based AR applications. In addition to this, you will explore the technical considerations that are especially important and possibly unique to AR. The projects in the book demonstrate how you can build a variety of AR experiences, whilst also giving insights into C# programming as well as the Unity 3D game engine via the interactive Unity Editor.By the end of the book, you will be equipped to develop rich, interactive augmented reality experiences for a range of AR devices and platforms using Unity.What you will learnBuild and run AR applications for specific headsets, including HoloLens and DaydreamCreate 3D scenes with Unity and other 3D tools while learning about world space and scaleMove around your AR scenes using locomotion and teleportationCreate filters or overlays that work in tandem with facial recognition softwareUse GPS, geolocation services, and the camera feed to create a fitness applicationIntegrate AR and VR concepts together in a single applicationWho this book is forUnity 2018 Augmented Reality Projects is for you if you're a game developer familiar with 3D computer graphics and interested in building your own AR games or applications. Any experience in Unity and C# is an advantage.
Unity 2018 By Example: Learn about game and virtual reality development by creating five engaging projects, 2nd Edition
by Alan ThornBuild exciting 2D/3D games and virtual reality applications with the help of hands-on examplesKey FeaturesCreate five different types of games from scratch with Unity 2018Import custom content into Unity from third-party tools such as Maya and Blender Learn to build NPCs with artificial intelligent behavior. Book DescriptionUnity is the most exciting and popular engine used for developing games. With its 2018 release, Unity has become the primary source of both game development and virtual reality content.In Unity 2018 By Example, you’ll learn how to use Unity in order to make amazing games from popular genres - from action shooters to mind-bending puzzle games to adventure and Virtual Reality (VR) games. Even if you have no previous experience of using Unity, this book will help you understand the toolsets it provides in depth. In addition to this, you'll understand how to create time-critical collection games, twin-stick space shooters, platformers, and action-fest games with intelligent enemies. Finally, you'll get to grips with creating VR games with the new toolsets introduced by Unity to help you develop amazing VR experiences.To make things easier, you will be provided with step-by-step tutorials for making five great games in Unity 2018, along with a detailed explanation of all the fundamental concepts. By the end of this book, you’ll have established a strong foundation in making games with Unity 2018.What you will learnUnderstand core Unity concepts, such as game objects, components, and scenesStudy level-design techniques for building immersive and interesting worldsMake functional games with C# scriptingUse the toolset creatively to build games with different themes and stylesHandle player controls and input functionalityWork with terrains and world-creation toolsGet to grips with making both 2D and 3D gamesWho this book is forYou don't need to have any previous experience with Unity to enjoy Unity 2018 By Example, although you need to have basic knowledge of C#.
Unity 2018 Cookbook: Over 160 recipes to take your 2D and 3D game development to the next level, 3rd Edition
by Matt SmithDevelop quality game components and solve common gameplay problems with various game design patternsKey FeaturesBecome proficient at traditional 2D and 3D game developmentBuild amazing interactive interfaces with Unity's UI systemDevelop professional games with realistic animation and graphics, materials and cameras, and AI with Unity 2018Book DescriptionWith the help of the Unity 2018 Cookbook, you’ll discover how to make the most of the UI system and understand how to animate both 2D and 3D characters and game scene objects using Unity's Mecanim animation toolsets.Once you’ve got to grips with the basics, you will familiarize yourself with shaders and Shader Graphs, followed by understanding the animation features to enhance your skills in building fantastic games. In addition to this, you will discover AI and navigation techniques for nonplayer character control and later explore Unity 2018’s newly added features to improve your 2D and 3D game development skills. This book provides many Unity C# gameplay scripting techniques.By the end of this book, you'll have gained comprehensive knowledge in game development with Unity 2018.What you will learnGet creative with Unity’s shaders and learn to build your own shaders with the new Shader Graph toolCreate a text and image character dialog with the free Fungus Unity pluginExplore new features integrated into Unity 2018, including TextMesh Pro and ProBuilderMaster Unity audio, including ducking, reverbing, and matching pitch to animation speedsWork with the new Cinemachine and timeline to intelligently control camera movementsImprove ambiance through the use of lights and effects, including reflection and light probesCreate stylish user interfaces with the UI system, including power bars and clock displaysWho this book is forUnity 2018 Cookbook is for you if you want to explore a wide range of Unity scripting and multimedia features and find ready-to-use solutions for many game features. This book also helps programmers explore multimedia features. It is assumed that you already know basics of Unity and have some programming knowledge of C#.
Unity 2018 Shaders and Effects Cookbook: Transform your game into a visually stunning masterpiece with over 70 recipes, 3rd Edition
by John P. Doran Alan ZucconiBring realism to your games by mastering post-processing effects and advanced shading techniques in Unity 2018Key FeaturesLearn the secrets of creating AAA quality shaders without writing long algorithmsMaster shader programming through easy-to-follow examplesCreate stunning visual effects that can be used in 3D gamesBook DescriptionSince their introduction to Unity, shaders have been seen as notoriously difficult to understand and implement in games. Complex mathematics has always stood in the way of creating your own shaders and attaining the level of realism you crave.Unity 2018 Shaders and Effects Cookbook changes that by giving you a recipe-based guide to creating shaders using Unity. It will show you everything you need to know about vectors, how lighting is constructed with them, and how textures are used to create complex effects without the heavy math.This book starts by teaching you how to use shaders without writing code with the post-processing stack. Then, you’ll learn how to write shaders from scratch, build up essential lighting, and finish by creating stunning screen effects just like those in high-quality 3D and mobile games. You'll discover techniques, such as normal mapping, image-based lighting, and animating your models inside a shader. We'll explore how to use physically based rendering to treat light the way it behaves in the real world. At the end, we’ll even look at Unity 2018’s new Shader Graph system.With this book, what seems like a dark art today will be second nature by tomorrow.What you will learnUnderstand physically based rendering to fit the aesthetic of your gameWrite shaders from scratch in ShaderLab and HLSL/CgCombine shader programming with interactive scripts to add life to your materialsDesign efficient shaders for mobile platforms without sacrificing their realismUse state-of-the-art techniques, such as volumetric explosions and fur shadingMaster the math and algorithms behind the most used lighting modelsUnderstand how shader models have evolved and how you can create your ownWho this book is forUnity Shaders and Effects Cookbook is for developers who want to create their first shaders in Unity 2018 or wish to take their game to a whole new level by adding professional post-processing effects. A solid understanding of Unity is required to get the most from this book.
Unity 2020 By Example - Third Edition: A project-based guide to building 2D, 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality games from scratch, 3rd Edition
by Robert WellsIf you are a game developer or programmer new to Unity and want to get up and running with the game engine in a hands-on way, this book is for you. Unity developers looking to work on practical projects to explore new features in Unity 2020 will find this book useful. A basic understanding of C# programming is required.
Unity 2020 By Example: A project-based guide to building 2D, 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality games from scratch
by Robert WellsLearn Unity game development with C# through a series of practical projects ranging from building a simple 2D game to adding AR/VR experiences and machine learning capabilities in a simple yet effective wayKey FeaturesGain a high-level overview of the Unity game engine while building your own games portfolioDiscover best practices for implementing game animation, game physics, shaders, and effectsCreate fully featured apps, including Space shooter and a 2D adventure game, and develop AR/VR experiences and Game AI agentsBook DescriptionThe Unity game engine, used by millions of developers around the world, is popular thanks to its features that enable you to create games and 3D apps for desktop and mobile platforms in no time. With Unity 2020, this state-of-the-art game engine introduces enhancements in Unity tooling, editor, and workflow, among many other additions. The third edition of this Unity book is updated to the new features in Unity 2020 and modern game development practices. Once you’ve quickly got to grips with the fundamentals of Unity game development, you’ll create a collection, a twin-stick shooter, and a 2D adventure game. You’ll then explore advanced topics such as machine learning, virtual reality, and augmented reality by building complete projects using the latest game tool kit. As you implement concepts in practice, this book will ensure that you come away with a clear understanding of Unity game development. By the end of the book, you'll have a firm foundation in Unity development using C#, which can be applied to other engines and programming languages. You'll also be able to create several real-world projects to add to your professional game development portfolio.What you will learnLearn the fundamentals of game development, including GameObjects, components, and scenesDevelop a variety of games in C# and explore the brand new sprite shaping tool for Unity 3D and 2D gamesHandle player controls and input functionality for your Unity gamesImplement AI techniques such as pathfinding, finite state machines, and machine learning using Unity ML-AgentsCreate virtual and augmented reality games using UnityVR and AR FoundationExplore the cutting-edge features of Unity 2020 and how they can be used to improve your gamesWho this book is forIf you are a game developer or programmer new to Unity and want to get up and running with the game engine in a hands-on way, this book is for you. Unity developers looking to work on practical projects to explore new features in Unity 2020 will find this book useful. A basic understanding of C# programming is required.
Unity 2020 Mobile Game Development: Discover practical techniques and examples to create and deliver engaging games for Android and iOS, 2nd Edition
by John P. DoranA practical guide on how to use Unity for building cross-platform mobile games and Augmented Reality apps using the latest Unity 2020 toolset Key Features Create, deploy, and monetize captivating and immersive games on Android and iOS platforms Take your games into the real world by adding augmented reality features to your mobile projects Kick-start your mobile game development journey with step-by-step instructions and a demo game project Book Description Unity 2020 brings a lot of new features that can be harnessed for building powerful games for popular mobile platforms. This updated second edition delves into Unity development, covering the new features of Unity, modern development practices, and augmented reality (AR) for creating an immersive mobile experience. The book takes a step-by-step approach to building an endless runner game using Unity to help you learn the concepts of mobile game development. This new edition also covers AR features and explains how to implement them using ARCore and ARKit with Unity. The book explores the new mobile notification package and helps you add notifications for your games. You'll learn how to add touch gestures and design UI elements that can be used in both landscape and portrait modes at different resolutions. The book then covers the best ways to monetize your games using Unity Ads and in-app purchases before you learn how to integrate your game with various social networks. Next, using Unity's analytics tools, you'll enhance your game by gaining insights into how players like and use your game. Finally, you'll take your games into the real world by implementing AR capabilities and publishing them on both Android and iOS app stores. By the end of this book, you will have learned Unity tools and techniques and be able to use them to build robust cross-platform mobile games. What you will learn Design responsive user interfaces for your mobile games Detect collisions, receive user input, and create player movements for your mobile games Create interesting gameplay elements using inputs from your mobile device Explore the mobile notification package in Unity game engine to keep players engaged Create interactive and visually appealing content for Android and iOS devices Monetize your game projects using Unity Ads and in-app purchases Who this book is for If you are a game developer or mobile developer who wants to learn Unity and use it to build mobile games for iOS and Android, then this Unity book is for you. Prior knowledge of C# and Unity will be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Unity 2020 Virtual Reality Projects: Learn VR development by building immersive applications and games with Unity 2019.4 and later versions, 3rd Edition
by Jonathan LinowesExplore the latest features of Unity and build VR experiences including first-person interactions, audio fireball games, 360-degree media, art gallery tours, and VR storytelling Key Features Discover step-by-step instructions and best practices to begin your VR development journey Explore Unity features such as URP rendering, XR Interaction Toolkit, and ProBuilder Build impressive VR-based apps and games that can be experienced using modern devices like Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest Book Description This third edition of the Unity Virtual Reality (VR) development guide is updated to cover the latest features of Unity 2019.4 or later versions - the leading platform for building VR games, applications, and immersive experiences for contemporary VR devices. Enhanced with more focus on growing components, such as Universal Render Pipeline (URP), extended reality (XR) plugins, the XR Interaction Toolkit package, and the latest VR devices, this edition will help you to get up to date with the current state of VR. With its practical and project-based approach, this book covers the specifics of virtual reality development in Unity. You'll learn how to build VR apps that can be experienced with modern devices from Oculus, VIVE, and others. This virtual reality book presents lighting and rendering strategies to help you build cutting-edge graphics, and explains URP and rendering concepts that will enable you to achieve realism for your apps. You'll build real-world VR experiences using world space user interface canvases, locomotion and teleportation, 360-degree media, and timeline animation, as well as learn about important VR development concepts, best practices, and performance optimization and user experience strategies. By the end of this Unity book, you'll be fully equipped to use Unity to develop rich, interactive virtual reality experiences. What you will learn Understand the current state of virtual reality and VR consumer products Get started with Unity by building a simple diorama scene using Unity Editor and imported assets Configure your Unity VR projects to run on VR platforms such as Oculus, SteamVR, and Windows immersive MR Design and build a VR storytelling animation with a soundtrack and timelines Implement an audio fireball game using game physics and particle systems Use various software patterns to design Unity events and interactable components Discover best practices for lighting, rendering, and post-processing Who this book is for Whether you're a non-programmer unfamiliar with 3D computer graphics or experienced in both but new to virtual reality, if you're interested in building your own VR games or applications, this Unity book is for you. Any experience in Unity will be useful but is not necessary.
Unity 2021 Cookbook: Over 140 recipes to take your Unity game development skills to the next level
by Matt Smith Shaun FernsDiscover the latest features of Unity 2021 and dive deeper into the nuances of professional game development with UnityKey FeaturesDiscover the latest features of Unity 2021 including coverage of AR/VR developmentFollow practical recipes for better 2D and 2D character development with Unity GameKitsLearn powerful techniques and expert best practices in building 3D objects, textures, and materialsBook DescriptionIf you are a Unity developer looking to explore the newest features of Unity 2021 and recipes for advanced challenges, then this fourth edition of Unity Cookbook is here to help you. With this cookbook, you’ll work through a wide variety of recipes that will help you use the essential features of the Unity game engine to their fullest potential. You familiarize yourself with shaders and Shader Graph before exploring animation features to enhance your skills in building games. As you progress, you will gain insights into Unity's latest editor, which will help you in laying out scenes, tweaking existing apps, and building custom tools for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences. The book will also guide you through many Unity C# gameplay scripting techniques, teaching you how to communicate with database-driven websites and process XML and JSON data files. By the end of this Unity book, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Unity game development and built your development skills. The easy-to-follow recipes will earn a permanent place on your bookshelf for reference and help you build better games that stay true to your vision.What you will learnDiscover how to add core game features to your projects with C# scriptingCreate powerful and stylish UI with Unity's UI system, including power bars, radars, and button-driven scene changesWork with essential audio features, including background music and sound effectsDiscover Cinemachine in Unity to intelligently control camera movementsAdd visual effects such as smoke and explosions by creating and customizing particle systemsUnderstand how to build your own Shaders with the Shader Graph toolWho this book is forIf you’re a Unity developer looking for better ways to resolve common recurring problems with recipes, then this book is for you. Programmers dipping their toes into multimedia features for the first time will also find this book useful. Before you get started with this Unity engine book, you’ll need a solid understanding of Unity’s functionality and experience with programming in C#.
Unity 2021 Cookbook: Over 140 recipes to take your Unity game development skills to the next level, 4th Edition
by Matt Smith Shaun Ferns Chris GreganDiscover practical solutions to everyday problems in developing 2D and 3D games and AR/VR applications using the latest features of Unity 2021Key FeaturesDiscover the latest features of Unity 2021 in this updated fourth edition including coverage of AR/VR developmentFocus on 2D and 2D character development with Unity GameKitsLearn powerful techniques and expert best practices in building 3D objects, textures, and materialsBook DescriptionUnity is the most widely used game development platform worldwide. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Unity is a powerful and easy-to-use one-stop solution for creating games for mobile, web, desktop and games consoles.This fourth edition of the Unity Cookbook series is updated with the latest features of Unity 2021 and modern game development practices, and will help you address common hurdles faced by Unity game developers. The cookbook helps you work through a wide variety of recipes relating to the essential features of the Unity game engine. You will get to grips with shaders and Shader Graph, before exploring animation features to enhance your skills in building games. As you progress, you will gain insights into Unity's latest editor which will help you in laying out scenes, tweaking existing apps, and building custom tools for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences. The book also guides you through many Unity C# gameplay scripting techniques, teaching you how to communicate with database-driven websites and process XML and JSON data files.By the end of this Unity book, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Unity game development and built your development skills.What you will learnDiscover how to add core game features to your projects with C# scriptingCreate powerful and stylish UI with Unity's UI system, including power bars, radars, and button-driven scene changesWork with essential audio features, including background music and sound effectsDiscover Cinemachine in Unity to intelligently control camera movementsAdd visual effects such as smoke and explosions by creating and customizing particle systemsUnderstand how to build your own Shaders with the Shader Graph toolWho this book is forThis book is for existing Unity developers who want to explore a wide range of Unity scripting and multimedia features using ready-to-use recipes in the Unity engine. Programmers looking to explore multimedia features will also find this book useful. Beginner-level knowledge of Unity and C# programming is required before getting started with this Unity engine book.
Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook: Over 50 recipes to help you transform your game into a visually stunning masterpiece
by John P. DoranOvercome the challenges and complexities involved in creating your own shaders with high-level realism using practical solutions, best practices, and the latest features of Unity 2021Key FeaturesDiscover practical recipes for mastering post-processing effects and advanced shading techniquesLearn the secrets of creating AAA quality shaders without writing long algorithmsCreate visually stunning effects for your games using Unity's VFX GraphBook DescriptionShaders enable you to create powerful visuals for your game projects. However, creating shaders for your games can be notoriously challenging with various factors such as complex mathematics standing in the way of attaining the level of realism you crave for your shaders. The Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook helps you overcome that with a recipe-based approach to creating shaders using Unity. This fourth edition is updated and enhanced using Unity 2021 features and tools covering Unity's new way of creating particle effects with the VFX Graph. You'll learn how to use VFX Graph for advanced shader development. The book also features updated recipes for using Shader Graph to create 2D and 3D elements. You'll cover everything you need to know about vectors, how they can be used to construct lighting, and how to use textures to create complex effects without the heavy math. You'll also understand how to use the visual-based Shader Graph for creating shaders without any code. By the end of this Unity book, you'll have developed a set of shaders that you can use in your Unity 3D games and be able to accomplish new effects and address the performance needs of your Unity game development projects. So, let's get started!What you will learnUse physically based rendering to fit the aesthetic of your gameCreate spectacular effects for your games by testing the limits of what shaders can doExplore advanced shader techniques for your games with AAA qualityUse Shader Graph to create 2D and 3D elements for your games without writing codeMaster the math and algorithms behind the commonly used lighting modelsGet to grips with the Post-Processing Stack to tweak the appearance of your gameWho this book is forThis book is for game developers who want to start creating their first shaders in Unity 2021 and take their game to a whole new level by adding professional post-processing effects. The book assumes intermediate-level knowledge of Unity.
Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook: Over 50 recipes to help you transform your game into a visually stunning masterpiece, 4th Edition
by John P. DoranOvercome the challenges and complexities involved in creating your own shaders with high-level realism using practical solutions, best practices, and the latest features of Unity 2021Key FeaturesDiscover practical recipes for mastering post-processing effects and advanced shading techniquesLearn the secrets of creating AAA quality shaders without writing long algorithmsCreate visually stunning effects for your games using Unity's VFX GraphBook DescriptionShaders enable you to create powerful visuals for your game projects. However, creating shaders for your games can be notoriously challenging with various factors such as complex mathematics standing in the way of attaining the level of realism you crave for your shaders. The Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook helps you overcome that with a recipe-based approach to creating shaders using Unity. This fourth edition is updated and enhanced using Unity 2021 features and tools covering Unity's new way of creating particle effects with the VFX Graph. You'll learn how to use VFX Graph for advanced shader development. The book also features updated recipes for using Shader Graph to create 2D and 3D elements. You'll cover everything you need to know about vectors, how they can be used to construct lighting, and how to use textures to create complex effects without the heavy math. You'll also understand how to use the visual-based Shader Graph for creating shaders without any code. By the end of this Unity book, you'll have developed a set of shaders that you can use in your Unity 3D games and be able to accomplish new effects and address the performance needs of your Unity game development projects. So, let's get started!What you will learnUse physically based rendering to fit the aesthetic of your gameCreate spectacular effects for your games by testing the limits of what shaders can doExplore advanced shader techniques for your games with AAA qualityUse Shader Graph to create 2D and 3D elements for your games without writing codeMaster the math and algorithms behind the commonly used lighting modelsGet to grips with the Post-Processing Stack to tweak the appearance of your gameWho this book is forThis book is for game developers who want to start creating their first shaders in Unity 2021 and take their game to a whole new level by adding professional post-processing effects. The book assumes intermediate-level knowledge of Unity.
Unity 2D Game Development
by Dave CalabreseA fun, easy-to-follow experience that takes you from an empty project in Unity 4.3+ all the way to a finished, functional 2D platformer, while giving you challenges and ideas to take what you learn in this book and expand upon it. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to build 2D video games or who just wants to expand their knowledge of the Unity game engine. It would be helpful to know how to navigate your way around Unity and some basic C# before getting started with this book; however, if you don't, no worries - we will point you in the right direction!
Unity 2D Game Development Cookbook
by Claudio ScolasticiThis book is intended for both professionals game developers and hobbist who are interested in making games with Unity. Users are expected to have knowledge of basics / fundamentals of unity 2D game development and should have a working knowledge of C#.
Unity 3 Game Development Hotshot
by Jate WittayabunditUsing a projects based approach you will learn the coolest aspects of Unity3D game development. With each project you will be able to show off a creation that shows only the best of Unity 3D. This book is for users who already have some basic knowledge of how to use the Unity3D game engine and intermediate users who want to explore Unity 3D above and beyond the basic techniques.
Unity 3 Game Development Hotshot
by Jate WittayabunditUsing a projects based approach you will learn the coolest aspects of Unity3D game development. With each project you will be able to show off a creation that shows only the best of Unity 3D. This book is for users who already have some basic knowledge of how to use the Unity3D game engine and intermediate users who want to explore Unity 3D above and beyond the basic techniques.
Unity 3.x Game Development Essentials
by Will GoldstoneThis book follows an informal, demystifying approach to the world of game development with the Unity game engine. With no prior knowledge of game development or 3D required, you will learn from scratch, taking each concept at a time working up to a full 3D mini-game. You'll learn scripting with C# or JavaScript and master the Unity development environment with easy-to-follow stepwise tasks. If you're a designer or animator who wishes to take their first steps into game development or prototyping, or if you've simply spent many hours sitting in front of video games, with ideas bubbling away in the back of your mind, Unity and this book should be your starting point. No prior knowledge of game production is required, inviting you to simply bring with you a passion for making great games.
Unity 3.x Scripting
by Volodymyr Gerasimov Devon KraczlaThe book is written in an easy to understand step-by-step style. It covers real-world examples for every topic, so that you gain most out of the book and are able to apply these techniques straight into your game. If you are a programmer interested in developing games using Unity and want to customize your game by writing scripts, then this is a book for you. To make the best use of this book, you will have to know your way around Unity. The book is ideal for someone, who has experience in building games using Unity and knows a bit of programming; especially JavaScript. However, if you are a programmer in any other language, you should be able to grasp the book fairly easily.
Unity 3D Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide
by Ryan Henson CreightonThe book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building small, simple game projects. It focuses on short, attainable goals so that the reader can finish something, instead of trying to create a complex RPG or open-world game that never sees the light of day. This book encourages readers hungry for knowledge. It does not go into gory detail about how every little knob and dial functions – that's what the software manual is for! Rather, this book is the fastest path from zero to finished game using the Unity 3D engine. If you've ever wanted to develop games, but have never felt "smart" enough to deal with complex programming, this book is for you. It's also a great kick-start for developers coming from other tools like Flash, Unreal Engine, and Game Maker Pro.
Unity 3D Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide
by Ryan Henson CreightonThe book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building small, simple game projects. It focuses on short, attainable goals so that the reader can finish something, instead of trying to create a complex RPG or open-world game that never sees the light of day. This book encourages readers hungry for knowledge. It does not go into gory detail about how every little knob and dial functions - that's what the software manual is for! Rather, this book is the fastest path from zero to finished game using the Unity 3D engine. If you've ever wanted to develop games, but have never felt "smart" enough to deal with complex programming, this book is for you. It's also a great kick-start for developers coming from other tools like Flash, Unreal Engine, and Game Maker Pro.
Unity 3D Game Development by Example Beginner?s Guide: LITE
by Ryan Henson CreightonA practical, hands on tutorial written in a fun, informal way. Step-by-step instructions tell you exactly what to do to get results in Unity. Clear explanations mean you will understand how it works and be able to work on your own games too. The book is suitable for anybody who wants to create games in Unity. You don't need a programming background. If you love playing games and want to try your hand at creating them, this book is the place to start.
Unity 3D Game Development: Designed for passionate game developers—Engineered to build professional games
by Russell Craig Anthony Davis Travis Baptiste Ryan StunkelCreate ready-to-play 3D games with reactive environments, sound, dynamic effects, and more!Key FeaturesBuild a solid foundation for game design and game developmentUnderstand the fundamentals of 3D such as coordinates, spaces, vectors, and camerasGet to grips with essential Unity concepts including characters, scenes, terrains, objects and moreBook DescriptionThis book, written by a team of experts at Unity Technologies, follows an informal, demystifying approach to the world of game development.You'll learn the 3D and C# fundamentals before starting to build one short segment of the full game — a vertical slice. With every progressing chapter, you'll learn to improve this game (alongside building your own) to make it ready to pitch to studios.Within Unity 3D Game Development, you will learn to:Design and build 3D characters, and the game environmentThink about the users' interactions with your gameDevelop the interface and apply visual effects to add an emotional connection to your worldGrasp a solid foundation of sound design, animations, and lightning to your creationsBuild, test, and add final touchesThe book is split between expert insights that you'll read before you look into the project on GitHub to understand all the underpinnings. This way, you get to see the end result, and you're allowed to be creative and give your own thoughts to design, as well as work through the process with the new tools we introduce.Join the book community on Discord: Read this book with Unity game developers, and the team of authors. Ask questions, build teams, chat with the authors, participate in events and much more. The link to join is included in the book.What you will learnLearn fundamentals of designing a 3D game and C# scriptingDesign your game character and work through their mechanics and movementsCreate an environment with Unity Terrain and ProBuilderExplore instantiation and rigid bodies through physics theory and codeImplement sound, lighting effects, trail rendering, and other dynamic effectsCreate a short, fully functional segment of your game in a vertical slicePolish your game with performance tweaksJOIN the 'book-club' to read alongside other users, Unity experts, and ask the authors when stuckWho this book is forOur goal with this book is to enable every reader to build the right mindset to think about 3D games, and then show them all the steps we took to create ours.The main target audience for this book is those with some prior knowledge in game development, though regardless of your experience, we hope to create an enjoyable learning journey for you.
Unity 3D UI Essentials
by Simon JacksonIf you have a good understanding of Unity's core functionality and a decent grasp of C# scripting in Unity (although not essential if you are just using the Editor with the new UI), you'll be well placed to take advantage of the new UI feature set.
Unity 3D UI Essentials
by Simon JacksonIf you have a good understanding of Unity's core functionality and a decent grasp of C# scripting in Unity (although not essential if you are just using the Editor with the new UI), you'll be well placed to take advantage of the new UI feature set.