Game Engineering
Game Engineering
A deep, practical guide to the systems and architecture that power modern games.
Learn the core principles of game engine architecture.
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Game Programming
Game Programming Interview Questions in 20 Minutes
A compact set of practical game‑programming interview questions designed to sharpen your technical thinking before your next big opportunity.
Refresh key game programming concepts quickly and efficiently.
Computers & Technology
Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform
Master the art and science of writing high-performance, portable shaders for graphics and compute across all major modern APIs.
Understand the fundamental mathematics and algorithms that power modern shaders.
Game Design
Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes
A concise guide to understanding and shaping the emotional and cognitive journey players experience inside your game.
Learn how players perceive and interpret game systems.
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Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)
A casual, hands-on guide to understanding and experimenting with ray-tracing techniques.
Grasp the core concepts of ray-tracing.
Computers & Technology
Pervasive WebGPU & WGSL: Graphics & Compute
Your definitive guide to the WebGPU API and WGSL shading language for modern, high-performance graphics and compute on the web.
Gain a thorough understanding of the WebGPU API and pipeline.
Game Development
Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills
A fun, beginner‑friendly guide to building retro arcade games and boosting your creative confidence.
Learn the basics of building retro‑style arcade games.
Computer Graphics
DirectX+HLSL/Graphics/Compute All-in-One
A practical all-in-one guide to DirectX 12, HLSL shaders, and GPU compute programming.
Gain a deep understanding of DirectX 12 and HLSL.
Game Design
7-7-7 Rule for Game Design
A practical framework that helps game creators shape mechanics and player experiences with clarity and confidence.
Learn a clear framework for structuring game ideas.
Game Development
Beginner's Guide to Game Animation Programming
Step into the world of game animation programming with clear examples and practical guidance.
Gain a clear understanding of animation programming basics.
Computers & Technology
QuickStart Guide to Game Physics
Learn how to bring your games to life with physics that feel right—without needing a PhD in math.
Understand core physics concepts used in games.
Game Production
Game Production in 20 Minutes
A quick, focused guide to the processes, tools, and decision‑making that turn a game idea into a shipped product.
Understand the full lifecycle of a game project.
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