Learning Cocos2d-x Game Development: Learn cross-platform game development with Cocos2d-x
About this ebook
- Configure and create a Cocos2dx project on Windows
- Understand the basics of Cocos2dx classes such as CCScene, CCLayer, and CCSprite
- Develop different control schemes using buttons, a gyroscope, and a custom touch area
- Implement various methods for collision detection such as circle collision and bounding box collision
- Discover how to add and remove objects from the screen and update the score as well as Gameover condition
- Get to grips with the tools used to create spritesheets as well as custom fonts and design particles
- Integrate ads and inapp purchases in the game to monetize the game
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About the author
Siddharth Shekar is a game developer and teacher with over 6 years' industry experience and 12 years' experience in C++ and other programming languages. He is adept at graphics libraries such as OpenGL and Vulkan, and game engines such as Unity and Unreal. He has published games on the iOS and Android app stores. He has also authored books including Swift Game Development, Mastering Android Game Development with Unity, and Learning iOS 8 Game Development Using Swift, all published by Packt Publishing. He currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and is a lecturer in the games department at Media Design School. He teaches advanced computer graphics programming, PlayStation 4 native game development, and mentors final year production students.
