December 2013
Beginner
242 pages
4h 23m
English
Overview
Dive into the world of multiplayer game development with "Unity Multiplayer Games." This hands-on guide takes you through creating multiplayer games with the Unity engine, from player-hosted servers to cloud-based solutions. Learn to navigate complex networking challenges while building robust, engaging games.
What this Book will help me do
- Create and host multiplayer games using Unity networking.
- Utilize the Photon Cloud for scalable, cloud-based game infrastructures.
- Develop server-authoritative game logic for secure, large-scale multiplayer environments.
- Manage and mitigate issues like network latency and connection unreliability.
- Implement real-time communication features such as chat systems using PubNub.
Author(s)
None Stagner is a seasoned game developer with extensive experience in utilizing Unity for creating innovative multiplayer experiences. Drawing from years of practical expertise, Stagner makes learning approachable and engaging, guiding readers effectively even through challenging technical aspects of game development.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for game developers looking to expand their skills into multiplayer systems using Unity. Whether you're a beginner programmer with no prior Unity experience or an intermediate developer, this book will provide you clear tutorials and practical examples to get you started on your multiplayer game development journey.
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