EAN: 9781484281819

HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION IN GAME DEVELOPMENT ...

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. You'll learn how to design a
gaming interface through practical examples using Python. This is followed by a brief look at
how HCI can offer immersive gaming experiences for players and a review of key elements such as
interface  usability  user-centered design  and user interface in terms of efficacy. You will
also learn how to implement usability aspects in gaming interfaces with examples using Python.
Additionally  the book discusses major challenges that game publishers and developers face  and
how they can be resolved using HCI techniques. The question of playability is reviewed
throughout the game production process. After working through this book's practical examples 
you'll have the knowledge required to begin developing compelling  can't-put-the-controller
down games of your own. What You'll Learn Master HCI tools and methodologies Understand the
concept of HCI strategies in the game development cycle Develop a game in Python using the HCI
approach Utilize gamification techniques in Human-Computer Interaction Grasp concepts of
usability  user experience and user-centered design processes and their application Who This
Book Is For Programmers  engineers  and students interested in creating and implementing
computer games using HCI technologies. Prior experience with game development is recommended.

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