Learning Cocos2D: A Hands-On Guide to Building iOS Games with Cocos2D, Box2D, and Chipmunk
Date: 26 August 2011 | Posted by: bubbagump
Learning Cocos2D: A Hands-On Guide to Building iOS Games with Cocos2D, Box2D, and Chipmunk
Download the free version of Space Viking from the App Store today! Help Ole find his way home while learning how to build the game.
As you build Space Viking, you’ll learn how to
* Install and configure Cocos2D so it works with Xcode 4
* Build a complete 2D action adventure game with Cocos2D
* Add animations and movement to your games
* Build your game’s main menu screen for accessing levels
* Use Cocos2D’s Scheduler to make sure the right events happen at the right times
* Use tile maps to build scrolling game levels from reusable images
* Add audio and sound effects with CocosDenshion—Cocos2D’s sound engine
* Add gravity, realistic collisions, and even ragdoll effects with Box2D and Chipmunk physics engines
* Add amazing effects to your games with particle systems
* Leverage Game Center in your game for achievements and leader boards
* Squeeze the most performance from your games along with tips and tricks
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