Best Computer & Video Game Design Books of 2025

The ultimate gift for any Minecraft fan—a box set featuring definitive guides to four different aspects of the blockbuster videogame, packed with insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang.. • The world of Minecraft is waiting to be explored, but danger lurks around every corner. The official Minecraft: Guide to Explorationwill help you survive. Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself from hostile mobs.. • Minecraft is so varied and limitless that incredible creations can often be daunting to think about, let alone to build. The official Minecraft: Guide to Creativewill teach you all you need to know to create builds more impressive than you could have dreamed of.. • Survival is difficult in the perilous Nether and End dimensions, and you’ll need to up your game if you want to make it back to the Overworld. The official Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End will teach you how to navigate the alien terrain, battle the native mobs, and find rare blocks and items.. • Become a master engineer and create awesome contraptions with the official Minecraft: Guide to Redstone. Discover the uses of redstone components, learn how to make working circuits, then create clever builds using your new skills.. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming

The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters by Megan Miller is a comprehensive guide for both new and experienced Minecraft players. This A-Z reference book covers everything from mining and farming to building and fighting. The book is illustrated in full-color throughout, making it easy to follow and understand. It's a great guide for readers who love games like Terraria and Pokemon GO, and it's ideal for both young newcomers and seasoned players. Overall, this book is a solid purchase for anyone looking to improve their Minecraft skills and knowledge.

The Minecraft: Guide to Survival is an updated and fully illustrated guide to surviving and thriving in Minecraft's most popular mode. This book is perfect for beginners trying to survive their first night or experienced players looking to take their survival skills to the next level. It teaches how to find resources, craft equipment, protect yourself from hostile mobs, and expert tips on surviving in the Nether and the End. The book is written by the official Minecraft team, making it a reliable source of insider info on the worldwide phenomenon that is Minecraft. Overall, it's an excellent guide for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy Minecraft's Survival mode.

Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and arcade games.. There’s even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will teach you new tricks and help you practice old skills as you create bite-size builds to impress your friends in Minecraft.

The Minecraft: Guide to Redstone is an updated and fully illustrated guide to creating with redstone in Minecraft. It teaches the basics of redstone components and their uses, how to make working circuits, and how to create complex builds. This book is perfect for those who want to become a master engineer in Minecraft. The author, Mojang AB, is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Overall, this book is a great resource for children who want to learn about redstone engineering in Minecraft and to create incredible builds using their new skills.

The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses, Third Edition by Jesse Schell presents over 100 sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game’s design. This book describes the deepest and most fundamental principles of game design, demonstrating how tactics used in board, card, and athletic games also work in video games. The book provides practical instruction on creating world-class games that will be played again and again. The author, Jesse Schell, is a top game designer, professor, and CEO of Schell Games, LLC. This book is an essential resource for game designers and enthusiasts alike.

Almost 100 activities inspired by Minecraft that boys and girls will love: word search, spot the difference, crossword puzzles, mazes, and more!. Gamers can explore new biomes, battle ferocious mobs, and build dazzling new structures wherever you are—whether on a long car trip or at the beach! This vibrant, fun book of activities for is jam-packed with puzzles and games to keep even the most meticulous Minecrafter entertained for hours upon hours. Games include:Stave SaysCreeper TwinsHostile MobAlpha CodeSquared Up: Farm BobsFind the PortalAnd moreThis adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.. Beat your boredom with a treasure trove of activities, straight from your favorite game!

The fourth edition of Physically Based Rendering is the leading-edge computer graphics textbook that sets the standard for physically-based rendering in the industry and the field. The book offers a comprehensive update on photorealistic computer graphics and physically-based approaches to rendering. It describes both the mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system as well as its practical implementation. The book’s leading-edge algorithms, software, and ideas equip the reader to design and employ a full-featured rendering system capable of creating stunning imagery. This book is an essential text for professionals learning about and working in the field.

A completely updated version of the bestselling Minecraft: Blockopedia! Detailing each block found in the #1 game of all time, this is a must-have reference guide for all Minecrafters!. This fully illustrated guide contains information on each of the blocks that make up the Minecraft world. It’s a beautiful and comprehensive reference tool for beginners and more experienced players alike, with essential information on every block’s properties, as well as little-known trivia and expert advice on what to do with each one! From basic plants and ores to enchantment tables and End stone, you’ll find everything you need to know in the Blockopedia.

This classic Minecraft game guide is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game! Discover all the insider tips and tricks in this definitive, fully illustrated guide to creative mode in Minecraft.. Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! With over 600 blocks to choose from, getting started can feel overwhelming. This updated guide will give you all the tools you need to become an expert builder. Whether it’s choosing your blocks or decorating your build, this book is packed with expert advice, top tips and advanced tricks to take your construction skills to the next level. Read how to plan builds, create color palettes, use effective lighting and much more. This book also features advice from pro build teams and YouTubers, and includes step-by-step builds to complete in-game. With so much to explore, there’s sure to be something for ’crafters of every level.