Game programming algorithms and techniques : a platform-agnostic approach

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Contents Preface 1 Game Programming Overview Evolution of Video Game Programming The Game Loop Time and Games Game Objects Summary Review Questions Additional References 2 2D Graphics 2D Rendering Foundations Sprites Scrolling Tile Maps Summary Review Questions Additional References 3 Linear Algebra for Games Vectors Matrices Summary Review Questions Additional References 4 3D Graphics Basics Coordinate Spaces Lighting and Shading Visibility World Transform, Revisited Summary Review Questions Additional References 5 Input Input Devices Event-Based Input Systems Mobile Input Summary Review Questions Additional References 6 Sound Basic Sound 3D Sound Digital Signal Processing Other Sound Topics Summary Review Questions Additional References 7 Physics Planes, Rays, and Line Segments Collision Geometry Collision Detection Physics-Based Movement Physics Middleware Summary Review Questions Additional References 8 Cameras Types of Cameras Perspective Projections Camera Implementations Camera Support Algorithms Summary Review Questions Additional References 9 Artificial Intelligence “Real” AI versus Game AI Pathfinding State-Based Behaviors Strategy and Planning Summary Review Questions Additional References 10 User Interfaces Menu Systems HUD Elements Other UI Considerations Summary Review Questions Additional References 11 Scripting Languages and Data Formats Scripting Languages Implementing a Scripting Language Data Formats Case Study: UI Mods in World of Warcraft Summary Review Questions Additional References 12 Networked Games Protocols Network Topology Cheating Summary Review Questions Additional References 13 Sample Game: Side-Scroller for iOS Overview Code Analysis Exercises Summary 14 Sample Game: Tower Defense for PC/Mac Overview Code Analysis Exercises Summary A: Answers to Review Questions Chapter 1: Game Programming Overview Chapter 2: 2D Graphics Chapter 3: Linear Algebra for Games Chapter 4: 3D Graphics Chapter 5: Input Chapter 6: Sound Chapter 7: Physics Chapter 8: Cameras Chapter 9: Artificial Intelligence Chapter 10: User Interfaces Chapter 11: Scripting Languages and Data Formats Chapter 12: Networked Games B: Useful Tools for Programmers Debugger Source Control Diff and Merging Tools Issue Tracking Index A B C D E F G H I J–K L M N O P Q–R S T U V W X–Z