Quickstart Guide to Game Design
A practical beginner’s guide to game design, focusing on small projects and core principles.
Understand the core principles of game design.
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A practical beginner’s guide to game design, focusing on small projects and core principles.
Understand the core principles of game design.
A fun, beginner‑friendly guide to building retro arcade games and boosting your creative confidence.
Learn the basics of building retro‑style arcade games.
NodeJS in 20 Minutes (Coffee Series) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern tech.
Master practical coding skills.
Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Hardback) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern tech.
Master practical coding skills.
Special Effects Programming with WebGPU (Paperback) provides a fresh and engaging entry point into one of the most dynamic areas of modern tech.
Master practical coding skills.
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