NCW Libraries

Unreal Engine 4 is used to create top notch, exciting games by AAA studios, and learning to program in C++ needs some serious motivation. This book starts with the basics of C++: installing a code editor so you can begin to write C++ code. You will then learn how to write small, self-contained C++ programs that show you how to use the C++ language, without overwhelming your with too much code at the beginning. As you dig into more advanced C++ concepts,...

Build your Scratch skills by learning how to create action-packed computer games! Try ready-made blocks of code to produce simple projects and use them as inspiration and models for your own ideas.

Collin James is young, creative, and unhappy. A college dropout, he waits tables and spends his free time beautifying the streets of Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his medium of choice: chalk. Collin's art captivates passersby with its vibrant colors and intricate lines--until the moment he wipes it all away. Nothing in Collin's life is meant to last. Then he meets Nina. . . . The daughter of a tech mogul who is revolutionizing virtual reality, Nina...

"An essential reference for any Fortnite: Battle Royale player that explains everything you need to know in order to successfully control your characters and leave the final circle victorious. Whether you're a novice or a more-experienced gamer, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the game that will help you outshine and outlast all of your foes. Included within are tips and strategies for safe exploration of the island, creative building...

Noah and Violet have to battle the league of griefers, including the tricky and powerful rainbow griefers.

Did you ever wonder how innovation happens? Or what it takes to turn a new idea into something that works? The Innovation Library takes a look at people and their creative ideas. It explores how lasting contributions are made in diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, medicine, technology, and transportation. Explore the power of being open to different perspectives and sharing failures and successes with others. Discover how acting on creative...

"In this third installment of the Minecraft Gamer's Adventure series, Steve is invited to participate in an elite building competition on Mushroom Island. His friends Max, Lucy, and Henry are impressed and want to join their friend on a journey to the island. Yet not everyone is happy: Steve's neighbor Kyra is upset because she wasn't chosen as a contestant. Steve asks Kyra to come to the competition and help the gang build boats to get to Mushroom...

Learn all about world record holders related to gaming.

"Tetris is perhaps the most instantly recognizable, popular video game ever made. Sales of authorized copies total near $1 billion to date, and that is just a fraction of the money made from knockoffs and pirated versions. Based on an obscure board game, it was designed for early computers, became a hit on TV consoles, and soared in popularity with handheld devices like the Game Boy. Today it lives on in smartphones, tablets, and laptops. All this...