Deconstructing Golden Tee Live

Your Inside Look at the Creation and Development of the World's Most Popular Coin-Op Video Game!

Incredible with Joe Kraynak Technologies

320 pages, parution le 31/12/2005

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Résumé

Your Backstage Pass To The Genius And Passion That Drive Golden Tee

Golden Tee LIVE isn't your average coin-op video game. Its golf courses span the world and are open for live competition 24/7. Ever-new courses feature seasonal shifts and weather variations to keep the game fresh every time you play it. The game even offers interactive video commentary and in-game help from the pros!

Deconstructing Golden Tee LIVE takes you into the trenches with the Golden Tee LIVE developers. It's part behind-the-scenes tour and part developer's-eye-view of the game's creation. Starting from its genesis on a single sheet of paper, watch LIVE come to life, including

Sculpting virtual golf courses more challenging than the real thing
Landscaping courses with incredible 3D objects without overtaxing the hardware
Making a virtual golfer swing like a pro using motion capture technology
Empowering players to personalize their golfers with special attire
Building a global, wireless, always-on and secure tournament system
Implementing a savvy business model to maximize revenue
Learning from the pros-tips, tricks, and techniques from the game design masters

Whether you're a fan of the game, a game developer, or a curious entrepreneur who's looking for an intriguing success story, you'll find the inside information and insights you're looking for in Deconstructing Golden Tee LIVE.

L'auteur - Incredible with Joe Kraynak Technologies

Incredible Technologies, Inc. is celebrating 20 years as a successful video game company with more than 115 creative employees dedicated to crafting innovative, affordable, high-earning products for the on-premise entertainment industry.

Sommaire

Introduction
- Unveiling Golden Tee Golf
- Exploring the Golden Tee Mysticfue
- The Grand Vision for Golden Tee LIVE
- Building and Implementing a Viable Business Model
- Gearing Up for Golden Tee LIVE
- Overhauling the Cabinet
- Reconstructing the Hardware Platform
- Designing and Building Golden Tee Golf Courses
- Enhancing the Game with Cool Graphics
- Animating the Golfer and Other Life Forms
- Roll 'Em: Enhancing Golden Tee with Audio and Video
- Designing and Building Useable Selection Screens
Intermission
- Building and Hosting Real-Time Competitions
- Pulling It All Together in Programming
- Testing Golden Tee LIVE In-House and Out
- Integrating IT's Web Component
- Ship It! Manufacturing and Shipping Golden Tee LIVE
- The 19^th Hole
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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Que
Auteur(s)	Incredible with Joe Kraynak Technologies
Parution	31/12/2005
Nb. de pages	320
Format	17,5 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	544g
Intérieur	2 couleurs
EAN13	9780789733535
ISBN13	978-0-7897-3353-5