Bøger af Branislav Sobota

Games both as activities and as a basic educational tool are important not only from birth to death, but also from the beginnings of human society to the present day. This book describes some modern game approaches, procedures and algorithms, as well as the practical use of game theory and its development. The discipline of game theory deals mainly with types, description, algorithmization and strategies, but also the formalization of games. Among other topics, the book discusses game classifications and formalization, cooperative and non-cooperative games, symmetric and asymmetric games, simultaneous and turn-based (sequential) games, and games with complete and incomplete information. The book also considers the testing and presentation of games, the relationship of game theory and information technologies, of strategy games and sports games, of economy and business games theory, and the educational, training and sociological impacts of gaming.

Computer games are a billion-dollar business. In 2021, the value of the gaming industry was about 200 billion US dollars. This book describes some modern approaches, procedures, algorithms, and devices in computer gaming. It includes information on classifications and types of games, technical means of game systems, game consoles, and the newest tools based on extended reality (XR) technologies. Furthermore, the book discusses visualization and 3D computer graphics, game cores (engines) and platforms, genre selection, story design, and trends in game design. It also includes formalizations, algorithms, and tools for a game theory and examines the use of virtual reality and related technologies in modern game user interfaces. Lastly, the book discusses optimizations, testing, and presentations of games and examines the sociological impacts of computer games.