Make Independent Computer Games Book

Do you want to make popular indie video games?

My book is for anyone interested in learning how to create computer games, whether you are at school, college, University or already working in the industry. It is mainly aimed at the hobbyist or independent game maker who has a passion for computer games and a desire to make their own.

Amazon UK are currently selling the paperback at 25% OFF for a limited time!

I am incredibly proud and grateful that the book reached number 6 in the Amazon UK chart. Thank you to everybody who has purchased or supported it by spreading the word.

You don’t have to have any game making or programming experience to benefit from this book. You will be able to use what you learn no matter what device your game will run on or what platform you choose to create it with.

Some of the things you will take away from this book include:

Game concepts and ideas.
Pitfalls to avoid.
Player psychology.
Big questions to ask while developing.
Making the best use of hardware.
A.I. in games.
Build your own Neural Network.
Efficiently shuffle & deal cards.
Make your own “Fruit Slice” game.
Make your own & “Maze Generator”.
…and more!

Big Ideas

How do you come up with ideas for games? Learn about game concepts and the BIG questions to ask while developing a game. Player psychology is important so they want to keep playing, as well as pitfalls to avoid.

Hardware

What is important about the hardware you create your game for? Find out how gaming hardware works. Think about your target audience based on what your game will run on. There are limitations you should know.

Artificial Intelligence

Did you know you can make your own artificial intelligence? See how to make your own simple neural network. A.I. is being used in all types of games so should not be overlooked. It can help players as well as control enemies.

Real Games

How do you make real, popular games? You’ll discover how to make various real games. For example, a fruit-slice game, a maze maker, and how to deal cards efficiently. Learn the next steps when you’ve made a game.

ISBN: 979-8867238681

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About the Author

Neil King is a software engineer who has been making computer games since the 1980s, at the age of 10. More recently he has built himself a strong reputation in the I.T. industry for creativity and technical problem solving. He has developed cloud-based and stand-alone applications for multiple sectors including education, automotive, child safety, medical and gaming, and has had two number 1 best-selling apps in the App Store. His 20 years of experience in Further Education has enabled him to explain complex, technical instructions in an easy-to-understand way.

“Storyboarding Sketchbook” also available for game builders, movie makers, film & TV producers, and comic & graphic novel designers

Design professional looking storyboards.
This sketchbook contains 720 blank panels and is for professionals, hobbyists and students of all ages who want to create storyboards of their ideas. It is suitable for:

Movies, film and TV.
Cartoons & animation (2D and 3D).
Video game stories and cutscenes.
Comics and graphic novels.
And more…

Each page contains a title area where you can write details of the project, scene, page number etc. Below that are 6 panels to create your sketches at the standard 16:9 ratio (widescreen). Below each drawing area is a notes section to write down scene information, camera movements, action sequences, dialogue, voice overs etc. By using the templates in this book, you can create a consistent and professional looking storyboard of your ideas.

The book comes with a high quality, full-colour gloss cover making it an ideal gift for media students, wannabe directors or cinematographers, animators, video game designers, comic book and graphic novel artists, and anyone who enjoys creative storytelling. It also includes some tips and guidance on how to best use a storyboard for your chosen medium.