Good game design happens when you view your game from as many perspectives as possible. Written by one of the world's top game designers, The Art of Game Design presents 100+ sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game’s design, encompassing diverse fields such as psychology, architecture, music, visual design, film, software engineering, theme park design, mathe...(展开全部)

本书作者Jesse Schell是美国卡内基-梅隆大学娱乐科技中心教授、Schell游戏公司CEO，曾撰写《The Art of Game Design》一书。在来到卡内基-梅隆大学大学前，他是迪斯尼虚拟现实工作室创意总监。2004年，他被《MIT Technology Review》评为世界100名顶尖青年创新者。Jesse Schell曾任国际游戏开发者协会主席，并曾获得迪斯尼在线游戏优秀设计师奖。本书第一版曾获游戏开发者前线奖。

Keep the captivating graphic art of the Harry Potter films close at hand with this miniature art book. From the classic pages of the Daily Prophet to the zany creations of Weasleys’ Wizards Wheezes, to the numerous textbooks, posters, and documents created for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, iconic pieces of graphic design filled the Harry Potter films. One of a new...(展开全部)

The Game Design Reader is a one-of-a-kind collection on game design and criticism, from classic scholarly essays to cutting-edge case studies. A companion work to Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's textbook Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals, The Game Design Reader is a classroom sourcebook, a reference for working game developers, and a great read for game fans and players....(展开全部)

R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly. The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development ...(展开全部)

A Theory of Fun for Game Design is not your typical how-to book. It features a novel way of teaching interactive designers how to create and improve their designs to incorporate the highest degree of fun. As the book shows, designing for fun is all about making interactive products like games highly entertaining, engaging, and addictive. The book's unique approach of providing ...(展开全部)

One of Sidney Sheldon's most popular and bestselling titles, repackaged and reissued for a new generation of fans. Kate Blackwell is one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. She is an enigma, a woman surrounded by a thousand unanswered questions. Her father was a diamond prospector who struck it rich beyond his wildest dreams. Her mother was the daughter of a cr...(展开全部)

Whether played on the exotic felt tabletop in a palatial casino, or on the rough-hewn bar in a tavern's smoky din, the game of Gwent is never a dull one! With cards that feature fantastic art that only adds to the strategic thrill of crushing one's opponent, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game offers a singular gaming experience. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present each cards' gorgeou...(展开全部)

If you have basic Python skills and wish to learn in depth how to correctly apply appropriate design patterns, this course is tailor made for you.