Beginning Game Development with Godot: Learn to Create and Publish Your First 2D Platform Game

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M. DhuleBeginning Game Development with Godothttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7455-2_1

1. Introduction

Maithili Dhule¹  

(1)

Singapore, Singapore

 

 In this chapter, we’ll talk briefly about early games and the rise of the gaming industry. We’ll take a look at the basic principles of game design and the secrets behind making a game exciting to play. We’ll also learn about the concept of a game engine, how to choose one, and some compelling reasons to pick Godot.

The Birth of Video Games

The origins of video game development date back to the 1950s, a time when a ...