Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian Game to the blockbuster Uncharted games that defined the early 2000s. Women have been behind the writing, design, scores, and engines that power one of the most influential industries out there. In Gamer Girls, now you can explore the stories of 25 of those women. Bursting with bold artwork, easy-to-read profiles, and real-life stories of the women working on games like Centipede, Final Fantasy, Halo, and more, this dynamic illustrated book shows what a huge role women have played-and will continue to play-in the creation of video games. With additional sidebars about other influential women in the industry, as well as a glossary and additional resources page, Gamer Girls offers a look into the work and lives of influential pixel queens such as: * Roberta Williams (one of the creators of the adventure genre) * Mabel Addis Mergardt (the first person to write a video game) * Muriel Tramis (the French "knight" of video games) * Keiko Erikawa (creator of the otome genre) * Yoko Shimomura (composer for Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts) * Rebecca Heineman (first national video game tournament champion) * Danielle Bunten Berry (creator of M.U.L.E. and early advocate for multiplayer games) * and more! Whether you're a gamer girl who plays video games, a gamer girl who makes video games, or a parent raising a gamer girl, this entertaining, inspiring book will have you itching to pick up a controller or create your own video games!

Program 3D Games in C++: The #1 Language at Top Game Studios Worldwide C++ remains the key language at many leading game development studios. Since it's used throughout their enormous code bases, studios use it to maintain and improve their games, and look for it constantly when hiring new developers. Game Programming in C++ is a practical, hands-on approach to programming 3D video games in C++. Modeled on Sanjay Madhav's game programming courses at USC, it's fun, easy, practical, hands-on, and complete. Step by step, you'll learn to use C++ in all facets of real-world game programming, including 2D and 3D graphics, physics, AI, audio, user interfaces, and much more. You'll hone real-world skills through practical exercises, and deepen your expertise through start-to-finish projects that grow in complexity as you build your skills. Throughout, Madhav pays special attention to demystifying the math that all professional game developers need to know. Set up your C++ development tools quickly, and get started Implement basic 2D graphics, game updates, vectors, and game physics Build more intelligent games with widely used AI algorithms Implement 3D graphics with OpenGL, shaders, matrices, and transformations Integrate and mix audio, including 3D positional audio Detect collisions of objects in a 3D environment Efficiently respond to player input Build user interfaces, including Head-Up Displays (HUDs) Improve graphics quality with anisotropic filtering and deferred shading Load and save levels and binary game data Whether you're a working developer or a student with prior knowledge of C++ and data structures, Game Programming in C++ will prepare you to solve real problems with C++ in roles throughout the game development lifecycle. You'll master the language that top studios are hiring for-and that's a proven route to success.

What is more fun than playing Minecraft? Letting Megan Miller use full-color illustrations and step-by-step instructions teach you to play it better than ever! The Unofficial Minecrafters Master Builder Workshop is the fun and easy starting guide to making your own Minecraft builds! Helping you learn how to make all the cool builds you've seen online, this book comes packed with hundreds of step-by-step photos and instructions to make tinkering in your master building workshop simple! Find out all you need to know about tools, strategies, mining, and mobs to get you started on your Minecraft gaming adventure. Perfect for beginner to advanced Minecrafters who want to learn more! Includes hundreds of full-color photos to show every step of the way! Gets you thinking while building a world of fun! Break free from the standard designs and become the master builder you've always wanted to be with The Unofficial Minecrafters Master Builder Workshop!

A simple user-friendly book which helps complete beginners of all ages get started using the web languages, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. After finishing this book, readers will have built their own website from scratch. With step-by-step instructions at every stage and quirky illustrations throughout.

Gotta scratch 'em all!Can you find your favourite Pokemon? They're all hiding in this awesome Scratch and Sketch book! Use the wooden stylus to scratch and reveal classic characters like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio and many more. Then create your own cool rainbow-coloured designs! This book provides hours of fun! The perfect gift for any Pokemon fanIncludes tons of fun activities and drawing prompts

The new Pokemon are here, and kids gotta catch 'em all! This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious new Galar region Pokemon from the hit new games for Nintendo Switch, Sword & Shield. Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokemon! You'll get the scoop on Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from Kanto all the way through Galar. It's the insider's guide to the rarest and most powerful known Pokemon. This expanded edition of the 2019 deluxe guidebook includes the latest information about the new Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from the Galar region. Features the latest information on Galar region Pokemon Full-colour illustations throughout Perfect for old and new fans.

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Your essential guide to Fortnite, the biggest game of the year, combining info on Battle Royale and Save the World modes into the ultimate one-stop winner's manual. Inside, there are crucial combat tips, Save the World survival advice, building instructions and tons of Battle Royale secrets, plus loads of stunning screenshots. It's everything you need to be the last one standing! * Combat essentials section, all about weapons, tactics and sneaky tricks. * Dedicated sections on how to create the deadliest traps andstructures. * Profiles of the best tools and weapons, and where to find them. * Suitable for complete beginners, but full of advanced info, too. * Special tips encourage co-operative play with info on communication.

Bestselling author! An all-encompassing, full-color guide to combat in the world of Minecraft. With hundreds of millions of users, Minecraft is one of the world's most played games and one of the world's biggest children's brands. Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition covers function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. In Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition, readers will learn how to defend their property and fight off hostile mobs and monsters like zombies, spiders, and skeletons! Other tips include: Updated enchanting for armor, weapons, and more How to deal with new behaviors for hostile mobs The best ways to defeat new hostile mobs, such as killer bunnies, ocean-dwelling guardians, elder guardian mini-bosses, and the rare endermite And much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on fighting all types of enemies and with more than one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition shows exactly how the experts defend themselves and fight attackers, from cave spiders to creepers to zombie pigmen. In Minecraft, the risk of attack is ever-present, and players need to know how to build weapons, set traps, and escape to safety.

Super Rabbit Boy always saves the day, but can he save space? Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Help! Meanie King Viking is causing trouble out in space! Super Rabbit Boy knows he can stop him. But can he fly a wobbly Level 1 rocketship, stop an army of space robots, and find King Viking? This latest Press Start! adventure is simply out of this world!With full-color art by Thomas Flintham!

This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. From abandoned mineshafts to mini-games, mods, and zombie sieges, The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters reveals expert tricks of the trade for gamers. Want to know where you'll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? This A--Z reference is a quick guide to all the tips you want to know, including: How to spawn and kill the Wither boss How to rescue a baby zombie villager How to make a portal without a diamond pickaxe How to make a secret passageway using paintings This exciting book will cover everything players need to know about mining, farming, building, villagers, the Nether, and more! A big book of players' hacks for Minecrafters organized in an easy-to-reference A--Z encyclopedia format, this book will show readers the ins and outs of the game, how to survive and thrive, and various mods that can improve play. The book will be illustrated with screenshots throughout, making it easy for new and experienced Minecrafters to build, fight, protect, and survive in their creative worlds.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Poptropica. Poptropica is a virtual world where kids can play games, learn amazing facts and meet new friends. Learn how to make the most of your Poptropica experience with this complete official guide. Meet the characters, explore the islands and find out all you need to know to get the most out of your game-playing experience.

Ever thought you could be a contender in the fast-growing world of eSports, but weren't sure how to make it happen? This guide will take you step-by-step through everything you need to do to become a gaming pro! How to be a Pro Gamer shows you how to get into the pro-gaming world. It tells you what you need to play, how you need to play it, and even how to get signed to a pro team or start your own streaming channel. Featuring interviews and advice from the biggest and best eSports players from around the world, this is the essential guide to getting the YOLO gaming career you've always dreamed of.

A technology book for kids! Do you want to create 3D digital games that'll impress your friends, family, and even yourself? This book shows you how to use Alice, a free 3D game programming environment, to make seriously cool video games you'll have as much fun building as you will playing! Create your own adventure--recreate your favorite story by giving the characters new choices and writing your own ending When zombies attack--make your very own escape room maze and attempt to defeat the enemy before it defeats you Technology Requirements: Hardware - PC or tablet with internet connection running Windows(R) 7 or higher or Mac with internet connection running Mac OS X(R) 10.7 or higher Software - Alice-a free programming platform that can be downloaded at alice.org.