LibGuides: Animation and Game Arts: Gaming

Introduction

Below you will find resources within the library, including databases, tutorials, texture libraries, and e-books, on gaming and game design.

Selected Books on Game Design

Introduction to Game Design, Prototyping, and Development

Players Making Decisions: Game design essentials and the art of understanding your players

Virtual Character Design for Games and Interactive Media

Wizards and Warriors: Massively Multiplayer Online Game Creation

Finding Resources on Gaming and Game Design

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) This link opens in a new window
(LinkedIn) Online video training tutorials on various topics, applications, and software packages including audio and video production, 3D animation, AutoCAD, Maya, web design, computer programming, and business and office applications.

- Seneca students, faculty, and staff must first register to use this service by creating a separate LinkedIn Learning account through the "Login to LinkedIn Learning" link on the college's LinkedIn Learning page.
- This product was acquired and licensed by Continuing Education, not Seneca Libraries. It is only on our site as a courtesy and research convenience.
Details and Terms of Use
Safari Books Online (also known as O'Reilly for Higher Education) This link opens in a new window
(ProQuest / O'Reilly) Provides full-text access to thousands of e-books and videos in IT, Business, Math, Engineering, Design, and other topics.

- If prompted for your 'Academic email' while in the Safari platform, enter your full Seneca Polytechnic e-mail address. If it does not work the first time, enter it a second time. If still unsuccessful, try a different browser.
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GDC Vault This link opens in a new window
(Informa / Game Developers Conference) GDC Vault is a collection of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks, and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.

- Our subscription is for up to 50 simultaneous users only.
- Users must click Login [top right menu button] and select "Seneca Polytechnic" to access Members Only content. Please remember to logout when done.
Details and Terms of Use
Stash Media Collection This link opens in a new window
(Stash Media) Thousands of motion design, animation, and VFX projects, including behind-the-scenes features, interviews with professionals, trends and techniques, advertising, brand films, music videos; and short films.

Library Search retrieves books, eBooks, articles, streaming videos and more. If you are looking for software guides you might want to try limiting your search results to books and eBooks.

You can also search the catalogue for books and eBooks by using the subject searches below:

Computer games - Design
Computer games - Programming
Video games - Design

Total Textures
Call Number: T385 .T68 2005 (Seneca @ York - Borrower Services)
17 CDs which include:
v. 1. General textures
v. 2. Aged & stressed
v. 3. Bases & layers
v. 4. Humans & creatures
v. 5. Dirt & graffiti
v. 6. Clean textures
v. 7. Sci-fi textures
v.8. Vehicles
v. 9. Ancient tribes & civilizations
v. 10. Trees & plants
v. 11. Alien organic
v. 12. Textures from around the world 1
v. 13. Textures from around the world 2
v. 14. Fantasy
v. 15. Toon textures
v. 16. Architectural showroom textures
v. 17. Urban extras textures

Art Assets for Game Developers
Links to resources with free assets for games.
Craftpix
Find a wide variety of free 2D game assets.
Free Stock Textures
Selected textures to download for free.
Open Game Arts
Open access to art available to open source game developers. Ensure you are aware of license restrictions when downloading and using these resources.
TextureKing
There are various texture categories with a focus on structural materials. Users are not allowed to resell or redistribute the textures in any way without prior written consent. You are also allowed to modify the textures to fit the requirements but will be subject to the license regardless of the extent of modification.
Textures.com (formerly CGTextures)
An enormous free texture site. Users must register and the free membership is limited to 15MB downloads in a 24 hour period.

APA Citation Guide

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