Sams Teach Yourself Unity Game Development in 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours)

Sams Teach Yourself Unity Game Development in 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours)

<P style="MARGIN: 0px">In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, <I>Sams Teach Yourself Unity Game Development in 24 Hours </I>will help you master the Unity 5 game engine at the heart of Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Kerbal Space Program, and many other sizzling-hot games!</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">This book€s straightforward, step-by-step approach teaches you everything from the absolute basics through sophisticated game physics, animation, and mobile device deployment techniques. Every lesson builds on what you€ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success.</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Step-by-step instructions</B> carefully walk you through the most common Unity game development tasks.</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Practical, hands-on examples</B> show you how to apply what you learn. </DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Quizzes and exercises</B> help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. </DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Notes and tips</B> point out shortcuts and solutions.</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Learn how to€¦ </B> </P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Get up and running fast with the Unity 5 game engine and editor</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Work efficiently with Unity€s graphical asset pipeline</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Make the most of lights and cameras</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Sculpt stunning worlds with Unity€s terrain and environmental tools</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Script tasks ranging from capturing input to building complex behaviors</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Quickly create repeatable, reusable game objects with prefabs</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Implement easy, intuitive game user interfaces</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Control players through built-in and custom character controllers</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Build realistic physical and trigger collisions</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Leverage the full power of Unity€s Mecanim animation system</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Integrate complex audio into your games</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Use mobile device accelerometers and multi-touch displays</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Modify desktop games for mobile platforms</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Apply the €œfinishing touches€ and deploy your games </DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>