Game Development Essentials: Game Artificial Intelligence

by John Ahlquist, Jeannie Novak

Written by experts with years of gaming industry experience developing today's most popular games, Game Development Essentials: Game Artificial Intelligence provides an engaging introduction to "real world" game artificial intelligence techniques. With a clear, step-by-step approach, the book begins by covering artificial intelligence techniques that are relevant to the work of today's developers. This technical detail is then expanded through descriptions of how these techniques are actually used in games, as well as the specific issues that arise when using them. With a straightforward writing style, this book offers a guide to game artificial intelligence that is clear, relevant, and updated to reflect the most current technology and trends in the industry.

297 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 2007

Reviews

[Chris]

A decent overview of AI concepts for video games. Good for students, programmers and designers. The author specialized in RTS games, so that is mostly what he writes about. You can probably skip the first 2 chapters if this stuff isn't new to you.