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Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi: App Programming with Lua and LÖVE

Name: Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi: App Programming with Lua and LÖVE
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Book Synopsis: Learn to set up a Pi-based game development environment, and then develop a game with Lua, a popular scripting language used in major game frameworks like Unreal Engine (BioShock Infinite), CryEngine (Far Cry series), Diesel (Payday: The Heist), Silent Storm Engine (Heroes of Might and Magic V) and many others. More importantly, learn how to dig deeper into programming languages to find and understand new functions, frameworks, and languages to utilize in your games.

You’ll start by learning your way around the Raspberry Pi. Then you’ll quickly dive into learning game development with an industry-standard and scalable language. After reading this book, you'll have the ability to write your own games on a Raspberry Pi, and deliver those games to Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. And you’ll learn how to publish your games to popular marketplaces for those desktop and mobile platforms.

Whether you're new to programming or whether you've already published to markets like Itch.io or Steam, this book showcases compelling reasons to use the Raspberry Pi for game development. Use Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi as your guide to ensure that your game plays on computers both old and new, desktop or mobile.

What You'll Learn

Confidently write programs in Lua and the LOVE game engine on the Raspberry Pi
Research and learn new libraries, methods, and frameworks for more advanced programming
Write, package, and sell apps for mobile platforms
Deliver your games on multiple platforms

Who This Book Is For

Software engineers, teachers, hobbyists, and development professionals looking to up-skill and develop games for mobile platforms, this book eases them into a parallel universe of lightweight, POSIX, ARM-based development.

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Get Ready to Create Amazing Games on the Raspberry Pi!

If you're a game enthusiast or a budding game developer, the Raspberry Pi and the power of Lua and LÖVE game engine will take your gaming experience to new heights. Our book, "Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi: App Programming with Lua and LÖVE," is your ultimate guide to mastering game development on this highly versatile platform.

Why settle for playing games when you can create your own? With Lua, the scripting language powering some of the biggest game frameworks like Unreal Engine and CryEngine, you'll have all the tools you need to craft immersive and captivating gaming experiences. And with the Raspberry Pi, you'll have a powerful and portable platform to bring your creations to life.

In "Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi," you'll learn everything you need to know to get started. We'll walk you through setting up your Pi-based game development environment, and then guide you in developing your very first game using Lua and LÖVE. Whether you're a programming newbie or an experienced developer, this book will empower you to write your own games and unleash your creativity.

But that's not all! The Raspberry Pi allows you to deliver your games to a wide range of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. Imagine seeing your game being enjoyed by millions of players all around the world, regardless of their device. With our book, you'll discover the secrets to publishing your games on popular marketplaces, opening up endless opportunities for your game to reach a massive audience.

Don't miss out on this game-changing opportunity. Whether you've always wanted to dip your toes into game development or you're looking to take your existing skills to the next level, "Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi" is the ultimate resource for you. Get your copy today and start turning your game ideas into reality – the world is waiting to play what you create!

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