Kodu for Kids

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, James F., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kodu (Computer program language)--Design.

Kodu (Computer program language).

Video games--Programming.

Video games.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Official guide to creating your own video games

Creating your own video games

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Pearson Education 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

DESIGN, BUILD, CREATE, AND SHARE YOUR GAME WITH THE WORLD! Ever wanted to create your own video game? With Microsoft’s Kodu, you can.¿ It’s fun! And while you’re having fun, you’ll learn incredible problem-solving,¿ programming, and game design skills as well. Kodu is a simple visual language that’s just for games, and you’ll be¿ amazed at just how much you can do with it. Yes, you! It’s perfect for people¿ who’ve never programmed before—whether they’re 8, 18, or 80. Kodu for¿ Kids teaches you all you need to know to create great Kodu games that you¿ can share with the world! Don’t just read it! See it! New online videos show you what to do! INCLUDES FOUR START-TO-FINISH EXAMPLE GAMES: 1-Player Shooter 2-Player Competition Mission Quest Side-Scroller Experience DO IT ALL—EVERY STEP! Learn how games really work Master Kodu’s easy tools, controls, and programming Imagine your quest and plan your game Script a great story Create your characters and make them move and talk Invent and build new worlds Design weapons, targets, and objects Build enemies and make them fight Add amazing sound, music, and special effects Set up multiple players, levels, and points Discover expert tips and tricks for better games Make everything work together Share your games with players all over the world

Contents:

Get Kodu: download and installation

Explore Kodu game lab: basic user controls and tools

Take a test drive: controlling objects and terrain

Missiles locked and loaded: adding targets and firing controls

Player 1 versus player 2: adding players and awarding points

Build your own world: moving mountains and painting terrain

Difficult targets to hit: increasing game difficulty and path following

Dangerous targets: programming enemies that fire back

Grab that power up: using pages for more complex programs

The cameras are rolling: camera controls for solo and multiplayer games

Good game design, part 1: tips and tricks for better game programming

Adding conversations and in-game instructions

World design: creating environmental special effects

Games should be heard: programming music and sound effects

Good game design, part 2: more tips and tricks for great games

The role of the storyteller: scripting cut-scenes between game action

The big bag of tricks

Join the community: online help and sharing games

Good game design, part 3: giving players a great experience

Sample game 1: a one-player shooter

Sample game 2: two-player competition

Sample game 3: on a mission

Sample game 4: the side-scroller experience

Closing thoughts and challenges.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780133381009

0133381005

9780133380996

0133380998

9780133381016

0133381013

OCLC:

852251539