Human-computer interaction in game development with Python : design and develop a game interface using HCI technologies and techniques / Joseph Thachil George, Meghna Joseph George.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

George, Joseph Thachil, author.

George, Meghna Joseph, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Video games--Programming.

Video games.

Python (Computer program language).

Human-computer interaction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (335 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Apress L. P., [2022]

Summary:

Deepen your understanding of human-computer interaction (HCI) in game development and learn how to develop video games that grab players and don't let them go. This book explores HCI design in computer games to maximize collaborative and interactive functions. You'll first gain a basic introduction to fundamental concepts and practices of HCI before diving into the fundamental concepts of game interface design and technology.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

About the Authors

About the Technical Reviewer

Introduction

Chapter 1: Human-Computer Interaction Tools and Methodologies

Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction

Digging Deeper

Designing the Interface

Adaption and Interfaces

Interfaces of Multi-Device

Evolutionary Trends

Evaluation of Usability

Bringing Usability and Accessibility Together

Analysis of Task Situations

Techniques and Tools for Human-Computer Interaction Development

Techniques for Defining Specifications

The Cycle of Tool Life and Methodologies Taxonomy

Selecting Instruments, Techniques, and Resources

The Eye Tracking Technique and Usability

Eye Tracking Studies

User Control

Usability Testing

Why Eye Tracking?

Creating an Effective Interface

Graphical User Interfaces

Characteristics of User Interfaces

Summary

Chapter 2: Human-Computer Interaction Tools and Game Development

Tools and Techniques for General Game Development

The Video Game Interface

Video Game Development and Interaction

Video Game Users' Requirements and Needs

Interactive UI Design for a Game

Panel Design

Window Architecture

Icon Design

Color Development

Eye-Tracking Techniques

The Impact of Eye Tracking in Games

Eye Tracking in Games

Project Planning and Development

Development Environment

OpenCV

Structure of OpenCV

Haar Cascade

Face and Eye Recognition

Modeling and Development

Conclusions and Problems

Creating the Data Structure

Applying Photographic Filters

Conclusions

Recognizing the Iris

Edge Detection

Conclusions and Problems.

Parameter Analysis on Blur, CLAHE, and CANNY Filters

Analysis

Iris Recognition (2)

"Average Color" Recognition

Project Analysis

Data Analysis

Precision

Recall

F-measure

Result

Video #1

Video #2

Video #3

Video #4

Project Conclusions

Chapter 3: Developing a Video Game

Roles in the Video Game Industry

Producers

Publishers

Game Developers

Roles and Processes of Game Development

Game Design

Game Art Design

Game Programming

Game Testing

Software Development

Game Development Phases

Pre-Production Phase

Outsourcing

Production Phase

Milestones: The Cornerstones of Development

Post-Production Phase

Localization

Fan Translation

Chapter 4: Turning Points in Game Development

Game Engines

Rendering Engine

Indie Video Games

Crowdfunding

The Case of Dreams: Developing a Game Within a Video Game

Current Problems in the Development of Video Games

Crunch Time

Piracy

Programming Stages

Paradigms and Programming Languages

Visual Programming

Chapter 5: Developing a Game in Python

Python and Pygame

Designing the Video Game

Development Team

Game Design Document and Production

Game Menu

Short Introduction to Pygame

Game Interface

The Player

Powering Up

The Enemies

The Bosses

Collision Management

The Levels

Chapter 6: Game Development - Industry Standards

Game Terminology

Overall Design of the Game

Frontend and Backend in Game Development

Verify the Token

General Description of the Game's Services

Network Interfaces and Sequence Diagram for the Game Development Cycle

Game Network Interfaces

Sequence Diagrams.

Casino Games

Tournament Games

Security of Online Games Through a Web Portal

Secure Code for Games

Secure by Design

Security Control

Chapter 7: Gamification in Human-Computer Interaction

Gamification Strategy

Gamification Examples

Common Risks and Mistakes

Gamification in Education

Aspects of the Game's Foundation

The Different Game Categories

Psychology and Motivation in Gamification

The Two Different Types of Motivation

Playing and Learning

Gamification in the Classroom

Factors that Make Gamification in the Classroom Easier

How Can Gamification Help with Learning?

Games-Based Learning vs Gamification

Solutions for an Educational Game

Designing a Gamified Application

Math Games for Kids

Gamified Applications Dedicated to Training

ClassDojo

Methodology for Creating Gamified Applications

Web Application

Native Application

Native App vs Web App

The PhoneGap Framework

Why PhoneGap?

PhoneGap's Architecture

Anaconda Python and the PyQT5 GUI Framework

Anaconda Installation

Linux

Windows

PyQT5 Installation

PyQt5 Example

PyQT Events

Drawbacks to Gamification

Avoiding the Drawbacks

Chapter 8: Human-Computer Interaction Research and Development

Human-Computer Interaction with a Head-Mounted Display

Human-Machine Interfaces: Future Development

The Touchscreen Revolution

Direct Communication with the Mind

Gesture Engagement Taken to a New Level

Applications of Spatial Cognition Human Contact Research

Interaction with the Voice

Interactions Between the Brain and the Computer

Chapter 9: Recommendations and Concluding Comments

Recommendations

Broad HCI Assessment Criteria

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development

New Trends.

Promising HCI Technologies

Important Considerations for Building a User-Friendly Interface

Final Thoughts on Game Design and HCI

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: George, Joseph Thachil Human-Computer Interaction in Game Development with Python

ISBN:

9781484281826

1484281829

OCLC:

1319344673