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iOS / OSX Game Development - From Start to Store in Swift

Name: iOS / OSX Game Development - From Start to Store in Swift
Rating: 4.0 (314 reviews)

Learn to create amazing games from scratch in minimal time by properly understanding the SpriteKit framework and Swift.

Created byNeil North

Last updated 1/2016

English

What you'll learn

Use Xcode to create apps
Understand and read Swift code
Build games using the SpriteKit framework
Upload apps to the app store
Understand the science of game design

Course content

8 sections • 99 lectures • 10h 52m total length

What you will Learn2:48
Course overview which previews everything you will be learning in this course
Why Swift and Why SpriteKit?7:55
There are many platforms and developer tools / languages available, so why should you use SpriteKit in the Swift language?
Course Roadmap7:00
Outlines the content of this course.
Course Requirements2:42
What you need for this course and how to set it up

Welcome to Nodes5:21
High level summary of SpriteKit and it's contents
Swift 2.0 Changes to "Introduction to Xcode (Playground)"2:00
Introduction to Xcode (Playground)4:36
Get a run down on the Xcode IDE and familiarise yourself with it's key features.
Swift 2.0 Changes to "Nodes in Swift"0:58
Nodes in Swift6:14
See some simple SKNode examples in Swift code.
Introduction to Xcode (Projects)9:35
Get a run down on the Xcode IDE and familiarise yourself with it's key features.
Introduction to SKNode and SKSpriteNode3:11
Learn about SKNode and SKSpriteNode
SKNode and SKSpriteNode in Swift5:17
See how SKNodes and SKSpriteNodes work in Swift code
Introduction to SKLabelNode and SKEmitterNode2:43
Learn about SKLabelNode and SKEmitterNode
SKLabelNode and SKEmitterNode in Swift5:24
See SKLabelNodes and SKEmitterNodes in Swift Code.
Making Things Move7:05
Learn about the Game Loop, Physics and SKAction class
SKActions in Swift4:16
See SKActions in Action using Swift
The Game Loop in Swift3:36
Learn how the update: function works and see the game loop in action in Swift.
Physics in Swift6:52
Get a brief introduction to the physics engine and see how objects react in Swift.
Controlling the Game2:52
Learn about how to handle screen taps on an iOS device or button presses and mouse clicks on a Mac
Control Methods in Swift5:18
Learn how to interact with your game in multiple ways using iOS and Mac controls schemes.
Game Design Architecture3:22
Learn how to build games for scalability
Basic Game Architecture in Swift5:44
See a game design architecture in action using Swift.
Introduction to Normal Maps for use with Lighting5:27
Use normal maps with SKLightNodes to enhance the lighting quality of your 2D sprites.
SKLightNode and how to use it9:41
Master the SKLightNode and make some really cool effects, great for cave exploration games and rogue like games.
SpriteKit Quiz

The 10 Step Game Development Workflow8:40
Learn about my 10 Step process
Designing your First Game5:27
Some basic design strategies
Pre-Start Research3:04
What to do before you lock in your game and name.
Build a Prototype2:34
What to try and when you know you are ready to continue.
Design your Game Architecture4:14
Plan out the design of your game.
Source your Resources2:11
Create or find the images, sounds and music you need to make your game really pop!
Finding Royalty Free Game Assets4:23
How to locate and use royalty free assets.
Create a Title Graphic10:31
Use adobe flash to create a title for your game
Create a Graphic Design Workflow for Swift 2.09:58
Some really cool tips and tricks when working with Adobe Illustrator for generating game artwork.

Resource files attached -->

The latest version (02) contains Apple TV screen resolutions.
Create Game Icons4:37
Create game icons to use in your game

Build your Game Engine2:01
Throwing it all together. Creating a product you can be proud of.
Course Files0:05
Course files for the lecture.
Starting the game template (iOS / OSX / tvOS)5:56
Starting the template with iOS, OSX and tvOS targets.
Adding functionality to the template3:48
bring in useful helper classes and format the template
Building the game engine - Part 112:14
Start adding functionality to game engine
Building the game engine - Part 210:03
Start adding functionality to game engine
Import the game resources in to your template1:27
Begin importing the game resources.
Adding a main menu scene6:10
How to create and transition to a main menu scene
Preparing the GameScene, Camera Node and State Machines8:40
Preparing the gamescene camera node and state machines
Create a tile map constructor10:15
Creating the tile map world layer
Prepare a tile map layer and add to your scene4:38
Prepare the SKNode for your tile map layer
Creating a visual level editor - Part 19:36
Basic content creation for the tile map world
Creating a visual level editor - Part 210:37
Create a visual level editor for your game
Create a basic level in your new level editor5:34
The basics of making levels in your new level editor scene
Create a parallax Background14:09
Create a parallax background using ECS
Create a player entity with components12:12
Add a player using ECS entity component systems
Fixing the character proportions for each animation state6:07
How to make the character look right :)
Add physics and collision detection to the player8:46
SKPhysics and collision detection.
Adding physics to the game world7:28
Implement physics to the rest of the game world.
Finish the physics in the tile layer and default maps5:43
Create your levels and set up world physics
Making the camera more powerful using constraints10:23
Using SKConstraints is a good way to add functionality to the camera
Implementing a Pause button5:09
How to implement a pause button on the GUI
Handling interactions and controls12:06
Control the player.
Enhancing physics contacts to trigger events11:49
Use the physics contact delegate to enhance the functionality of your entities
Create a character select and level select screen7:48
Create a character and level select screen
Building out the level select screen9:21
Pick levels from your level select screen.
The post screen for wins and losses13:32
Implement a post screen
Sounds and Apple TV controls7:03
Sounds and controls for the apple TV
Fixing the controls for OSX1:17
A small fix for OSX controls
Icons, Top Shelf and Loading screens6:21
Icons, top shelf and loading screens

Pre-Marketing5:10
Marketing prior to game release.
Pre-Marketing Links0:49
All the links shown in this lecture
Marketing Checklist
Testing your App2:10
Beta testing and self testing.
The Product Submission and Launch2:57
Submitting your app to the store and preparing for launch.
Introduction to Apple Developer Accounts4:36
Check out the developer area after registering an apple ID.
Creating Bundle IDs1:49
The process of setting up your App ID, provisioning profile.
Introduction to iTunes Connect4:41
A quick tour around ITC.
Setting up the App in iTunes Connnect6:14
Create your new apps in ITC.
Submitting the app to Apple8:33
Submit for APProval.

Year in review4:08
A look back at 2015 in apple software development and what to expect in the coming year.
Creating a virtual thumb stick using SKConstraints12:51
Question: How can I create a virtual thumb stick for my game?

Answer: Watch this video and find out!
CloudKit for saving game data23:35
Question: How can I persist game save data across iOS, tvOS and OSX seamlessly?

Answer: Watch this video and find out!
Enhancing the movement component for left and right8:55
How to enhance the GKComponent to move the character freely.

Course Files0:09
Course Files
How to Handle Migration to Swift 1.26:38
Handling Swift 1.2 migration and what to look out for while completing this course.
How to Handle Migration to Swift 2.09:57
A quick run through oh how to upgrade your app to Swift 2.0
Template Walkthrough9:58
A run through of the cross platform template that has been created for you and where to access it.
Prepare the structure of Project1:55
Set up files, bring in resources, create scenes
Setup the Main Menu8:00
Add buttons and artwork.
Preparing the GameScene4:37
Setup the main game scene the way you had previously structured it.
Create a Parallax Background8:48
Make your moving background really pop!
Setting up Game World with Tiles9:59
Use TileMaps to layout your levels.
Affiliate - iOS Games by Tutorials2:14
Learn about this book which I love and have learnt a lot from.
Create a Player13:57
Create the player class and add it to the scene.
Create a HUD with Controls4:26
Look at setting up a HUD with Controls.
Jump, Throw and Pause19:41
Look at setting up your player with Jump and Throw commands, as well as pausing the entire scene.
Create a Destructible Crate3:46
Look at adding objects to the scene.
Triggers for wins and losses and Gem Collecting9:33
Create kill zones and win areas.
Character Picker, Level Picker and Post Scene16:41
Setup the additional scenes required and link them accordingly.
Sounds and Music6:15
Add sound effects and music to the game
Taking Advantage of Glyph Designer9:29
How to use Glyph Designer 2.0 from 71 Squared to improve your fonts.
Refine your game UI to meet UX Standards5:03
As the game is, not all is explained and it doesn't meet Apple expectations under the HIG.
Add Icons to the Game3:08
Learn how to add icons to both your iOS and Mac builds.
Create the Content4:45
Add levels, skins, etc to give your game longevity.

Requirements

It is recommended that you have completed a foundations of programming or Swift training course and are familiar with Swift
Have a Mac with Xcode installed
(optional) Have an Apple developer account and test device
(optional) An image editor like PhotoShop

Description

Learn how to make amazing games with SpriteKit and GameplayKit using the modern Swift 2.x language. See the entire process from starting a new project, through building the app to publishing on the AppStore and even marketing it!

You will be provided with the full source code built to current Swift standards in best coding practices which you can use to produce as many apps as you wish. This will include a template to help save you hours developing your games.

The template and game source code is worth hundreds of dollars on its own, and it is yours just for owning this course.

IN SECTION 1 YOU WILL LEARN:

Understand the key functions of SpriteKit via informative animated videos.
See real code examples in Xcode of these key SpriteKit functions in Swift.
Gain a basic understanding of game architecture and design patterns.

IN SECTION 2 YOU WILL LEARN:

My 10 step process of game development from initial design to submitting to the AppStore.
Step by step, create a full game from scratch using great design strategy (Most courses only show you how to make small unscalable apps, not this one!).
How to research the competition.
How to set up a marketing plan that will actually bring in customers with some basic keyword ASO (App Store Optimisation).
Benefit from my 5 years developing for the AppStore, learn in hours what took me years.

Course Updated: 14/04/2015 - Swift Version 1.2

UpdateCourse Updated: 30/03/2015 - Lighting Videos AddedCourse Update

Course Updated: Swift 2.0, GameplayKit (90% of the course rewritten for maximum quality!) includes tvOS compatibility.

Are you sick of doing course that take forever because the instructor is chatty or unprepared?

Are you sick of people teaching you coding techniques which work for small games but aren't scalable to something you can actually be proud of?

I'm passionate about great coding practices and making great products. If you are sick of amateurs wasting your time and would like to make great games, then please check out this course.

Who this course is for:

This course is for people new to SpriteKit or wish to gain a greater understanding of SpriteKit and it's functions
You should already have a reasonable understanding of Swift before starting this course.

iOS / OSX Game Development - From Start to Store in Swift

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Introduction4 lectures • 20min

Fundamentals of SpriteKit20 lectures • 1hr 40min

Create your first Game (Pre-Start)10 lectures • 56min

Building the App - Updated for Swift 2.x and GameplayKit30 lectures • 3hr 50min

Finishing the App (Post Production to AppStore)9 lectures • 37min

Wrapping it Up1 lecture • 2min

Holiday Season Bonus Q and A: Year 14 lectures • 49min

Swift 1.0 to 1.2 Legacy Lessons21 lectures • 2hr 39min

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