Learn to create triple A quality art for a variety of game worlds- from a sci-fi interior to a steamy jungle. Using Photoshop and 3ds Max as his primary tools, Luke Ahearn explains how to create realistic textures from photo source and uses a variety of techniques to portray dynamic and believable game worlds. Included with the book is a CD with useful Photoshop actions and brushes, custom plug-ins created by the author, and source art to practice with and use in your own projects.

Create stunning, professional-quality game textures with this one-stop-shop. Learn everything you'll need to know about texturing game worlds, and create everything from bullet holes and flames to windows and walls. Tutorials walk you through the process of developing textures (game art) for the most common game settings-from modern urban to fantasy-based on professional concept art.

From ThinkGeek comes version 7.0 of their caffeinated candy sampler. With enough caffeine to power a Imperial Walker, the candy sampler includes one of each:

*Bawls Mints
*Blitz Energy Gum- Original
*Foolish Energy Mints
*Jolt Gum- Spearmint
*Jolt Gum- Icy Mint
*Night Light Caffeinated Chai Mints
*Penguin Mints- Cinnamon
*Penguin Mints- Peppermint

For those of us who have spent countless hours staring into the monitor, with our bloody stumps we used to call fingers aching for respite, gaming is not just something fun to kill time. It's a sport! Every sport needs a uniform, and what could be more appropriate than the classic work shirt. The "Gamer" work shirt is just the thing to get your game face on and get you ready to frag the night away.

The Focal Press 2008 Catalog has arrived

Complete with linkable features, new releases, upcoming 2008 titles, and many of our 2007 favorites, the all new Focal Press Catalog has all the info you need! To view the catalog, click here.