Learning LibGDX Game Development- Second Edition: Wield the power of the LibGDX framework to create a cross-platform game

Suryakumar B Nair

Andreas Oehlke

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3.5 (11 Ratings)

Paperback Jan 2015 478 pages 1st Edition

Suryakumar B Nair

Andreas Oehlke

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This book is aimed at indie and existing game developers as well as those who want to get started with game development using LibGDX. Basic knowledge of Java programming and game development is required.

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Set up a crossplatform project using Gradle and test the base code required for game building
Speed up your overall productivity with the stunning JVM Code Hot Swapping feature
Use Scene2D to create and organize complex menu structures
Automate the creation of texture atlases using TexturePacker
Manage and play audio files and add special effects to your game to improve its look and feel
Learn 2D physics simulation using Box2D
Understand more about 3D programming using the new LibGDX 3D API
Use the LibGDX Bullet wrapper for 3D physics simulation

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L. Scott Jun 09, 2015

This book is gold.. I have to say that this people really explain everything very well. This is my 2nd book about libgdx and my favorite so far. I think I can use all the classes used in this book for my own projects.. The game (Canyon Bunny) is a bit boring but the code is excellent.

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avijit Oct 15, 2017

I will recommend to every game development enthusiastic who has just started developing. Believe me you will be very much benefitted.

Maxim Apr 23, 2015

I'm a not advanced game developer, however I'm familiar with Libgdx and basic game development concepts.And I can describe this book as helpful. It honestly covers all declared aspects of the framework.However sometimes it gives too much details and code examples for non libgdx specific things and sometimes it touches the basic concepts and examples only. My personal opinion is I would prefer more details in chapters 11, 13, 14 rather than given details in chapters 5, 6, 9.Anyway, I would recommend this book to everyone who has basic knowledge of Java programming, familiar with game development and interested in libgdx learning.

Sunghyun Kim Feb 21, 2015

I am not a game software developer, but got myself interested in it recently,starting with OpenGL ES and later finding LibGDX better choice to start with,because LibGDX has OpenGL ES in it and it works as a game framework.Author starts with very detailed guide on how to set up development environment, followed bybasic architecture and flow of LibGDX and then gives you an illustration ofdeveloping a complete game with Canyon Bunny which I've found easy to understand.In later part, the author touches upon a simple 3D application based on LibGDXwhere the essential stuffs like ray picking and model-based rendering are explained.All the example codes are downloadable from Packt Pub and all worked when I actuallyexecuted them on Eclipse, except for the Android-based Canyon Bunny which crashedon pressing play button, reason for which I am still trying to find.( The reason : java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com.badlogic.gdx.physics.box2d.World. If this error ever occurs, copy gdx-box2d.jar from the libs folder of CanyonBunny project to that of CanyonBunny-android project. Then it will work. )In my case, this book worked as a good starting point after which I am moving onto Libgdx Cross-platformGame Development Cookbook.One caveat : As the author says, it lightly touches upon 3D stuffs and if you're more interested in 3D game development,this may not be what you're trying to find.

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