{"product_id":"9781430264408","title":"Learn Sprite Kit for iOS Game Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e    With \u003cem\u003eLearn Sprite Kit for iOS Game Development\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll discover how easy it is to create 2D games using the new Sprite Kit framework from Apple. You'll find how simple it is to create a scene, add animated sprites, incorporate edges, play sound effects, and create animated particles for special effects. You'll also use touch events to control your sprites, implement the built-in physics engine, handle sprite collisions and contacts, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you in learning how to use all these cool features of Sprite Kit, you'll follow along as we build a complete 2D game for iPhone. By the time you finish the book, you'll have made your own 2D game, and you'll have learned all you need to know to get started on your next masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e    What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to add animated sprites to your game scene \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing TouchEvents to have your sprite react to touch input \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to apply realistic physics to your game scene and characters \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling sprite collisions and contacts with other game elements \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding game logic for sprite interaction, scoring, levels, and more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding a second player and using GameKit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     Beginning developers who have some understanding of object-oriented programming as well as intermediate iOS developers who want to get up to speed quickly with Sprite Kit.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents1. Hello World\u003cp\u003e2. SKActions and SKTexture: Your First Animated Sprite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Sprite Movement with User Input\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Edges, Boundaries, and Ledges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. More Animated Sprites: Enemies and Bonuses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Creating a Cast of Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Points and Scoring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Contacts and Collisions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Adding More Scenes and Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Where to Go from Here\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134112153840,"sku":"9781430264408","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430264408_p0.jpg?v=1763749931","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430264408","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}