Description

Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design and Architecture is a complete reference for designing and creating a game engine from the ground up. The book covers the various systems and processes that go into a complete game engine, with an emphasis on the issues to consider when designing the architecture for the engine. Unlike other books that only focus on one aspect of the game engine, such as graphics or physics, this book focuses on a complete game engine from a cross-platform perspective. The depth of coverage this book provides gives programmers aspiring to get into game development and experienced game developers all the details they need to create a complete game engine, a sample of which is on the companion CD-ROM.

Features

Provides all the techniques and information needed to create a core game engine

Includes a complete game engine that can be used to modify and customize for a variety of engines

Uses a cross-platform approach that allows a variety of users to learn and use the techniques whether they are using Windows, OSX, or Linux (Red Hat)

Includes a companion CD-ROM with all the source code and demo applications developed throughout the book

Covers all aspects of engine development that most other books do not cover, including graphics, physics, programming, AI, audio, data structures, memory management, and more

Provides the most complete look into game engine development and architecture on the market