Edward Lavieri - Getting Started with Unity 2018: A Beginner’s Guide to 2D and 3D game development with Unity

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Dr. Edward Lavieri, is a veteran game designer and developer with a strong academic background. He earned a Doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University. He has taught and been a curriculum developer since 2002. In 2008, he started a software design and development studio, focusing on educational games. He currently serves as the Founder and Creative Director of that studio. Edward authored several books on adaptive learning, Java, Unity, AWS Lumberyard, and LiveCode.

Andreas Oehlke is a professional full-stack software engineer. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and loves to experiment with software and hardware. His trademark has always been his enthusiasm and affinity for electronics and computers. His hobbies include game development, building embedded systems, sports, and making music. He currently works full-time as a senior software engineer for a German financial institution. He has also worked as a consultant and game developer in San Francisco, CA. He is also the author of the book Learning LibGDX Game Development.

Ludovico Cellentani is a senior engine programmer at King AB, and he has been working as a professional game programmer for almost 20 years. During this time, he has worked on a number of games released on various platforms, spanning PC, consoles, and mobile.

During the past 6 years, he has worked on a considerable number of games, VR experiences, and gamification projects released for PC, mobile, and custom-built computer installations, all powered by the Unity game engine.

He is currently living with his wife and son in Stockholm, Sweden.

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With the pervasiveness of games and the use of gamification in nearly every industry, the desire to discover how to use state-of-the-art development software has never been so great. There is an increasing number of software tools available to help developers create amazing games for consoles, the web, desktop computers, and mobile devices. Game engines are among the most powerful of these tools available. The Unity 3D game engine is one of the elite game engines. It has been used to create popular 2D and 3D games by large game studios and indie developers. With a free version available, and the newest release of Unity, the time has never been better to start using Unity.

Getting Started with Unity 2018, Third Edition covers one of the most popular game engines available. This book will guide you through the entire process of creating a 3D game, from downloading the Unity game engine to publishing your game. You will enjoy the coverage of some exciting topics in this book, including player-controlled characters and animation. Whether you are just getting started as a game developer or have experience with Unity or other game engines, this book will provide you with a guided tour of developing games with Unity 2018. With clear explanations, tips, and ample screenshots, you will be provided with detailed steps to develop your game.