Authors: BradyGames.
Paperback, 400 pages
Publisher: Brady Games
Publication Date: 2006-10-06
Edition: 2

Reviews :

   

BradyGames’ World of Warcraft Master Guide, Second Edition includes the following:

• Class strategies, abilities and talents.
• Essential stats and updated strategies for each of the 8 races and 9 classes for both the Horde and Alliance.
• Updated must-have quest data--contacts, objectives, item rewards and more.
• Updated profession sections provide data on created items, requirements and item components.
• Weapon, armor and item tables, ability and spell lists, and bestiary.
• Updated maps of each city and region, with call outs for characters, quest locations, dungeons, and more.

Platform: PC

Genre: Role-Playing Game

This product is available for sale worldwide....

Authors:
Paperback, 192 pages
Publisher:
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Authors: Maria S. Barbo.
Paperback, 160 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication Date: 1999-11-01
Edition: Deluxe Collector's

Authors: David Chong. Rick Selby. Richard Wayne Smith.
Paperback, 272 pages
Publisher: Sybex
Publication Date: 2001-06-12
Edition: 1st

Reviews :

    --This exclusive official guide puts you in the engineer's seat with complete coverage of Train Simulator's extensive train and track modeling features.
--Delivers detailed statistics and strategies for every route and train, plus full coverage of the game's unique operational challenges.
--Also features an online companion site for updated information on the train simulator community after the game's release. ...

Authors: Eric D. Grebler.
Paperback, 440 pages
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Publication Date: 2006-05-18
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    "3D Game Programming for Teens" is a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to 3D game programming for both teenagers and non-programmers. Organized into three parts, the book begins with an introduction to the game development industry, the game development process, and game engines including WildTangent. Part two covers JavaScript and Web programming and illustrates multiple concepts including variables, loops, and arrays. The final part of the book brings all of the concepts learned together, as you incrementally build a 3D game as each skill is introduced. "3D Game Programming for Teens" assumes no prior programming experience and focuses on teaching the basic skills needed to build a simple 3D game. Once you have mastered the basics, you can apply each skill to more complex game engines and game building. Helpful definitions, examples, sample code, and a hands-on tutorial approach make the book a simple yet complete introduction to 3D game programming....

Authors: David Michael. Sande Chen.
Paperback, 312 pages
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Publication Date: 2005-10-10
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    Learn how to take the skills and knowledge you use to make games for entertainment to make serious games: games for education, training, healing, and more. "Serious Games: Games That Educate, Train, and Inform" teaches game developers how to tap into the rapidly expanding market of serious games. Explore the numerous possibilities that serious games represent such as the ability to teach military training in a non-lethal environment and the ability to convey a particular political viewpoint through a game's storyline. You'll get a detailed overview of all of the major markets for serious games, including the military, educators, government agencies, corporations, hospitals, non-profit organizations, religious groups, and activist groups. Discover the goals of each market, the types of games on which they focus, and market-specific issues you need to consider. Case studies of how professionals in these various markets utilize games provide ideas and inspiration as well as credibility for serious games. "Serious Games" shows you how to apply your game development skills to a new and growing area and also teaches you techniques to make even entertainment-based games richer and more meaningful....

Authors: Rick Barba. Rusel Demaria.
Paperback, 192 pages
Publisher: Prima Games
Publication Date: 1995-03-22
Edition: Rev Sub

Reviews :

    Welcome to the Mysterious island!
Are you feeling a bit Mystified? Does
everything seem all Mysty? Are you
thinking you might have Myst something?
Well, you've come to the right place for help. Myst:
The Official Strategy Guide Revised and Expanded Edition
is the #1 bestselling, ultimate, authoritative source for answers and information about Myst Island and the Ages of Myst. Inside you'll find:
A complete, fictionalized walkthrough of Myst
Detailed examinations of the puzzles and reasoning behind them
Screen images of the most important locations
Overhead views of Myst Island and the Ages
"Quick and Dirty" solutions if you're in a hurry

Also:
A revealing interview with Myst game designers Rand and Robyn Miller
Early sketches and concept materials used to create the Myst environment
Special renderings of objects from the world of Myst
About the Author
Rusel DeMaria is head of DeMaria Studio. He has written and collaborated on numerous computer and video game books, including The 7th Guest: The Official Strategy Guide, X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide, and Earthworm Jim Official Game Secrets(all from Prima).
Rick Barba is the author of numerous electronic entertainment books, including DOOM Battlebook, and Under a Killing Moon: The Official Strategy Guide (all from Prima)....

Authors: Les Pardew.
Paperback, 304 pages
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Publication Date: 2004-03-23
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    If you're a beginner searching for an easy-to-follow guide to creating artwork for games, "Game Art for Teens" is the ideal tool! Assuming no prior knowledge, it contains several step-by-step projects covering character modeling and animation, world and level creation, special effects, and art for 2D games. It focuses on 3D model building, texturing, and animation along with traditional 2D painting and photo manipulation. It also includes software tools for students to use with the projects. It's the ideal follow-up to "Game Programming for Teens"!...

Authors: Les Pardew. Scott Pugh. Eric Nunamaker. Brent L. Iverson. Ross Wolfley.
Paperback, 320 pages
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Publication Date: 2004-09-30
Edition: 1

Reviews :

    "Game Design for Teens" covers the basics for developing a game idea and successfully converting that idea into a complete game. A natural addition to the "for Teens" line of books, it is a true beginner's guide to the game design process and deals specifically with creating a game design document. You will learn how to create a quality game design document appropriate for submission to a publisher, developer, or college professor. It explores the components of a game design document, how to create them, who creates them, and why each is important. This book also examines game design theory as it applies to different game genres.

The third installment in the popular line of "For Teens" books.

Covers the complete game design process from idea, to design document, development of the game.

Provides samples from real game design documents.

Helps readers develop the skills they need to express their game ideas clearly and thoroughly.

Examines game design theory as it applies to the different game genres....

Authors: Doug Walsh. Dan Birlew.
Paperback, 144 pages
Publisher: BRADY GAMES
Publication Date: 2003-02-06
Edition: 1st

Reviews :

   

BradyGames' .hack Official Strategy Guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough to guide players through "The World". Unstoppable boss strategy will help players topple every enemy. All-inclusive bestiary, area maps, and weapon coverage. Game secrets revealed!

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