Hi there, and welcome to the world of Android game development. You came here to learn
about game development on Android, and we hope to be the people who enable you to
realize your ideas.
Together we'll cover quite a range of materials and topics: Android basics, audio and
graphics programming, a little math and physics, and a scan' thing called OpenGL ES.
Based on all this knowledge, we'll develop three different games, one even being 3D.
Game programming can be easy if you know what you're doing. Therefore, we've tried to
present the material in a way that not only gives you helpful code snippets to reuse, but
actually shows you the big picture of game development. Understanding the underlying
principles is the key to tackling ever more complex game ideas. You'll not only be able to
write games similar to the ones developed over the course of this book, but you'll also be
equipped with enough knowledge to go to the Web or the bookstore and take on new areas
of game development on your own.
Practical Android 4 Games Development continues your journey to becoming a hands-on Android game apps developer. This title guides you through the process of designing and developing game apps that work on both smartphones and tablets, thanks to the new Android SDK 4.0 which merges the User Interface and Experience APIs and more.
The author, J.F. DiMarzio, has written eight books, including Android: A Programmer’s Guide—the first Android book approved by Google—recently updated and translated for sale in Japan. He has an easy-to-read, concise, and logical writing style that is well suited for teaching complex technologies like the Java-based Android.
From 2D-based casual games to 3D OpenGL-based first-person shooters, you find that learning how to create games on the fastest growing mobile platform has never been easier.
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Create 2D and 3D games for Android 4.0 phones and tablets such and the Motorola Xoom
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Build your own reusable “black box” for game development
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Easy-to-follow examples make creating the sample games a hands-on experience
What you’ll learn
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How to design and develop compelling 2D and 3D games
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How to create rich environments and characters
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How to do collision detection
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How to add realism to your games with basic game physics
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How to create a gaming “black box” that can be reused
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How to play your games on Android phones and tablets
Who this book is for
This book is for aspiring Android game app developers who are ready to move beyond beginning level books or tutorials on Android game building.
