Preface

The introduction of HTML5 has revolutionized the web browser as a legitimate gaming platform with unlimited potential. Making games for the browsers has never been simpler, especially with GameMaker Studio.

HTML5 Game Development with GameMaker will show you how to make and release browser-based games using practical examples. This book utilizes GameMaker's powerful scripting language allowing you to create your first game in no time. With this guide you will develop a thorough skill set and a coherent understanding of the tools to develop games of increasing complexity, gradually enhancing your coding abilities and taking them to a whole new level.

This book guides you on how to use advanced features easily and effectively, including, data structures and demonstrating how to create rigid body physics with simple explanations and visual examples. By the end of this book, you will have an in-depth knowledge of developing and publishing online social browser-based games with GameMaker.