{"product_id":"swipe-this-paperback","title":"Swipe This! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to design games for tablets from a renowned game designer \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEager to start designing games for tablets but not sure where to start? Look no further  Gaming guru Scott Rogers has his finger on the pulse of tablet game design and is willing to impart his wisdom and secrets for designing exciting and successful games. As the creator of such venerable games as \u003ci\u003eGod of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eSpongeBob Squarepants\u003c\/i\u003e series, and \u003ci\u003ePac-Man World\u003c\/i\u003e, to name a few, Rogers writes from personal experience and in this unique book, he hands you the tools to create your own tablet games for the iPad, Android tablets, Nintendo DS, and other touchscreen systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the entire tablet game creation process, placing a special focus on the intricacies and pitfalls of touch-screen game design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the details and features of tablet game systems and shows you how to develop marketable ideas as well as market your own games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an honest take on what perils and pitfalls await you during a game's pre-production, production, and post-production stages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures interviews with established tablet game developers that serve to inspire you as you start to make your own tablet game design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwipe This \u003c\/i\u003e presents you with an in-depth analysis of popular tablet games and delivers a road map for getting started with tablet game design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to design your own tablet and handheld games? Renowned game designer Scott Rogers points the way!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've played tablet games. You've come up with your own great idea. What do you do next? Take a swipe at making that idea a reality! There's never been a better time to make your own touchscreen games and \u003cb\u003eScott Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e will teach you how. \u003ci\u003eSwipe This!\u003c\/i\u003e provides healthy servings of humor along with the tools and knowledge to help you create your own awesome games for the iPad, Android tablets, Nintendo DS, Sony Vita--pretty much any gaming system with a touchscreen. \u003ci\u003eSwipe This!\u003c\/i\u003e spotlights the unique challenges and pitfalls of touchscreen game design--from getting that first brilliant idea through post production, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeveloping exclusively for tablet systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorytelling for short attention spans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigning Augmented Reality games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreating memorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetermining your game's art style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslating games for tablet play\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaking bite-sized gameplay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting into the apps stores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarketing your game for success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing insightful interviews with tablet game designers and critical analysis of hits (and misses), \u003ci\u003eSwipe This!\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable source of ideas, inspiration, and step-by-step guidance for fledgling and veteran game designers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter deciding that game designers have more fun, \u003cb\u003eScott Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e embarked on an eighteen- (and counting) year career creating video games, including Sony's \u003ci\u003eGod of War\u003c\/i\u003e(TM), Capcom's \u003ci\u003eMaximo: Ghosts to Glory\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequel \u003ci\u003eMaximo vs. Army of Zin\u003c\/i\u003e, Namco's \u003ci\u003ePac-Man World\u003c\/i\u003e and THQ's \u003ci\u003eDarksiders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDrawn to Life\u003c\/i\u003e series. He is currently an Imagineer for Walt Disney Imagineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693767331903,"sku":"9781119966968","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/efb0858c0e3d1a168531f2f4c1591d62.webp?v=1764999909","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/swipe-this-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}