Kodu for Kids: The Official Guide to Creating Your Own Video Games
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789750767 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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The kid loves it. My 8 yr old and I are reading it together to learn to make games together.. "Great book for kids" according to Christine LoDestro. My son loves this book and is attempting to build his own website.. My 11 year old loves it My 11 year old has been really enjoying the kodu graphical language and he is programming all sorts of objects with different behaviors to make up his own games. I love that he enjoys it as much as he does right now. Can't wait to see what he does after a su
James has written on a wide variety of topics, including LEGO robotics, open-source software, and building 3D printers. James Floyd Kelly is a technology writer with degrees in English and Industrial Engineering. James is a DIYer—a tinkerer and a maker who enjoys learning new skills whenever possible. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two young boys.
DESIGN, BUILD, CREATE, AND SHARE YOUR GAME WITH THE WORLD!Ever wanted to create your own video game? With Microsoft’s Kodu, you can. It’s fun! And while you’re having fun, you’ll learn incredible problem-solving, programming, and game design skills as well.Kodu is a simple visual language that’s just for games, and you’ll be amazed at just how much you can do with it. Kodu for Kids teaches you all you need to know to create great Kodu games that you can share with the world!Don’t just read it! See it! New online videos show you what to do! INCLUDES FOUR START-TO-FINISH EXAMPLE GAMES: 1-Player Shooter2-Player CompetitionMission QuestSide-Scroller ExperienceDO IT ALL—EVERY STEP!Learn how games really workMaster Kodu’s easy tools, controls, and programmingImagine your quest and plan your gameScript a great storyCreate your characters and make them move and talkInvent and build new worlds Design weapons, targets, and objectsBuild enemies and make them fightAdd amazing sound, music, and special effectsSet up multiple players, levels, and pointsDiscover expert tips and tricks for better gamesMake everything work togetherShare your games wit
James has written on a wide variety of topics, including LEGO robotics, open-source software, and building 3D printers. James is a DIYer—a tinkerer and a maker who enjoys learning new skills whenever possible. About the AuthorJames Floyd Kelly is a technology writer with degrees in English and Industrial Engineering. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two young boys.