{"product_id":"learning-cocos2d","title":"Learning Cocos2D","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild the Next Great iOS Game with Cocos2D!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCocos2D is the powerhouse framework behind some of the most popular games in the App Store. If you’ve played \u003ci\u003eTiny Wings, Angry Birds, Mega Jump, Trainyard,\u003c\/i\u003e or even \u003ci\u003eSuper Turbo Action Pig,\u003c\/i\u003e then you’ve played a game that uses Cocos2D or Box2D physics. The beauty of Cocos2D is its simplicity. It’s easy to become overwhelmed when you start developing an iOS game, especially if you look at things like OpenGL ES, OpenAL, and other lower level APIs. Writing a game for the iPhone and iPad does not have to be that difficult, and Cocos2D makes game development fun and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning Cocos2D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e walks you through the process of building \u003ci\u003eSpace Viking\u003c\/i\u003e (which is free on the App Store), a 2D scrolling game that leverages Cocos2D, Box2D, and Chipmunk. As you build \u003ci\u003eSpace Viking,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll learn everything you need to know about Cocos2D so you can create the next killer iOS game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownload the free version of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpace Viking \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efrom the App Store today! Help Ole find his way home while learning how to build the game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs you build \u003ci\u003eSpace Viking,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll learn how to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstall and configure Cocos2D so it works with Xcode 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuild a complete 2D action adventure game with Cocos2D\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd animations and movement to your games\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuild your game’s main menu screen for accessing levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUse Cocos2D’s Scheduler to make sure the right events happen at the right times\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUse tile maps to build scrolling game levels from reusable images\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd audio and sound effects with CocosDenshion—Cocos2D’s sound engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd gravity, realistic collisions, and even ragdoll effects with Box2D and Chipmunk physics engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdd amazing effects to your games with particle systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLeverage Game Center in your game for achievements and leader boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSqueeze the most performance from your games along with tips and tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46286704902382,"sku":"9780132180856","price":45.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/learning-cocos2d","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}