Android Game Programming For Dummies
- 3h 48m
- Derek James
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2013
Learn how to create great games for Android phones
Android phones are rapidly gaining market share, nudging the iPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequently downloaded apps in the Android market, and users are willing to pay for them. Game programming can be challenging, but this step-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms.
- Presents tricky game programming topics--animation, battery conservation, touch screen input, and adaptive interface issues--in the straightforward, easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion
- Explains how to avoid pitfalls and create fun games based on best programming practices for mobile devices
If you have some programming knowledge, Android Game Programming For Dummies will have you creating cool games for the Android platform quickly and easily.
About the Author
Derek James is the principal and founder of Polyclef Software, LLC, a creator of Android games including WordWise Pro, Golf Solitaire, Proxity, Puzzle Lords Free, and Spades, among others. Derek created some of the first Android games on the market.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Getting to Know Android Gaming
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Designing Your Game
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Setting up Your Development Environment
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Dissecting an Android App
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Creating a Simple Title Screen
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Creating a Basic Play Screen
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Finishing Your First Game
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Creating a Complex Title Screen
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Creating an Animated Play Screen
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Storing and Retrieving Game Information
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Making Money with Your Game
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Publishing and Updating Your Game
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Ten Open-Source Game Projects
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Ten Game Engines and Tools
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Ten More Places to Distribute Your Game
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Ten Websites for Android Game Developers
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Glossary
