Demystifies the Processes of Game Development

Game Development for iOS with Unity3D takes you through the complete process of Unity iOS game development. A game developer for over 12 years, the author presents production-proven techniques and valuable tips and tricks needed to plan, build, test, and launch games for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. He walks you through all the necessary procedures, including how to publish your game to the App Store.

Encompasses the Whole Range of iOS Game Development

This practical book begins with advice on writing a game design document and getting Apple developer certification. It then covers the build processes of the Unity Remote application and explains how to use the Unity editor. After focusing on debugging and optimization, the author describes tips for designing and marketing a successful App Store page. The book also features two iOS-ready games to explore, adapt, and play. Source files for the game examples are available at www.crcpress.com.

Guides You in Creating a Functional iOS Game

Accessible to indie game developers and small- to medium-sized studios, this hands-on guide gives you the tools and knowledge needed to start building and launching iOS games. It helps you create games using Unity3D and publish them to the App Store.

Contents

Designing Your Game

It’s Not as Easy as It Looks!

Play Testing

iOS Platform-Specific Considerations

Clear Out Your Clutter

Stay Grounded in Reality

Preproduction

Mind Mapping

Scripting and Storyboarding

Gantt Charts

Task List Management

Software for Word Processing and Writing

Writing Game Design Documents

Why Project Manage?

Project Management for Guerillas

Set Work Time and Stick to It

Tasks Lists

Stay Healthy

Keep Communication Going

When Good Games Go Bad

Testing and Quality Assurance

What Bug Reports Should Include