Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction

3075 reviews | April 30, 2015
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Quick Facts
  • ISBN: 978-1511964104
  • Published: April 30, 2015
  • Pages: 161
  • Language: English
  • Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Programming, Game Programming

About This Book

Throughout the book, Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction maintains a tone that is both authoritative and encouraging. This balance helps demystify complex ideas in physics, collision detection and fosters a sense of confidence in readers as they progress through the material. Since its publication on April 30, 2015, this book has garnered attention for its innovative perspectives on physics, collision detection. Readers will appreciate the clear structure and engaging narrative that makes even the most challenging aspects of physics and collision detection approachable. What makes this book truly stand out is its interdisciplinary approach. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction draws connections between physics, collision detection and related fields, demonstrating how knowledge in physics and collision detection can be applied across diverse domains and real-world scenarios. Educators will find this book especially useful for curriculum development. The structured layout, combined with discussion prompts and suggested readings on physics, collision detection, makes it easy to integrate into a variety of physics and collision detection courses. The book's strength lies in its balanced coverage of physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction doesn't shy away from controversial topics, instead presenting multiple viewpoints with fairness and depth. This makes the book particularly valuable for classroom discussions or personal study.

Key Features

  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Clear illustrations and diagrams
  • Tips and common pitfalls to avoid
  • Latest research and developments
  • Interview with experts in the field
  • Cross-references to related concepts
  • Real-world applications of collision detection
  • Comprehensive coverage of physics, collision detection

About the Author

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction

With a PhD in Books, Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction has dedicated their career to exploring physics, collision detection. Their previous books have been translated into 8 languages.

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Susan Thomas
The Definitive Guide I've Been Waiting For

This isn't just another book on physics, collision detection - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 18 years navigating the ins and outs of physics and collision detection, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction doesn't just inform; they empower. Having read numerous books on physics and collision detection, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of physics, collision detection available. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's unique perspective comes from their 9 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on collision detection alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature.

Reviewed on November 6, 2025 Helpful (4)
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Robert Hernandez
The Gold Standard in Its Category

Having read numerous books on physics and collision detection, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of physics, collision detection available. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's unique perspective comes from their 16 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on physics alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature. This book exceeded my expectations in its coverage of physics, collision detection. As a student in physics and collision detection, I appreciate how Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction addresses both foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments. The writing style is engaging yet precise, making even dense material about physics, collision detection enjoyable to read. I've already incorporated several ideas from this book into my teaching with excellent results. As someone with 3 years of experience in physics and collision detection, I found this book to be an exceptional resource on physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction presents the material in a way that's accessible to beginners yet still valuable for experts. The chapter on physics was particularly enlightening, offering practical applications I hadn't encountered elsewhere.

Reviewed on November 19, 2025 Helpful (4)
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Barbara White
The Definitive Guide I've Been Waiting For

From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 12 years immersed in physics and collision detection, I've seen my fair share of texts on physics, collision detection, but Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on physics challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject. I approached this book as someone relatively new to physics and collision detection, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I grasped the concepts around physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction has a gift for explaining complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying. The exercises at the end of each chapter were invaluable for reinforcing the material. It's rare to find a book that serves both as an introduction and a reference work, but this one does so admirably. I've been recommending this book to everyone in my network who's even remotely interested in physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's ability to distill complex ideas into digestible insights is unmatched. The section on physics sparked a lively debate in my study group, which speaks to the book's power to provoke thought.

Reviewed on November 17, 2025 Helpful (39)
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Michael White
An Instant Favorite on My Bookshelf

From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 5 years immersed in physics and collision detection, I've seen my fair share of texts on physics, collision detection, but Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on collision detection challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject. I've been recommending this book to everyone in my network who's even remotely interested in physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's ability to distill complex ideas into digestible insights is unmatched. The section on collision detection sparked a lively debate in my study group, which speaks to the book's power to provoke thought.

Reviewed on November 4, 2025 Helpful (27)
Reviewer
Michael White
The Gold Standard in Its Category

From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 5 years immersed in physics and collision detection, I've seen my fair share of texts on physics, collision detection, but Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on physics challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject. I've been recommending this book to everyone in my network who's even remotely interested in physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction's ability to distill complex ideas into digestible insights is unmatched. The section on physics sparked a lively debate in my study group, which speaks to the book's power to provoke thought.

Reviewed on December 4, 2025 Helpful (2)
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Robert Martin
So Good I Read It Twice

As someone with 7 years of experience in physics and collision detection, I found this book to be an exceptional resource on physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction presents the material in a way that's accessible to beginners yet still valuable for experts. The chapter on collision detection was particularly enlightening, offering practical applications I hadn't encountered elsewhere. What impressed me most was how Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of physics, collision detection. As a graduate student in physics and collision detection, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 4 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance.

Reviewed on November 20, 2025 Helpful (44)
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Michael Hernandez
The Definitive Guide I've Been Waiting For

This isn't just another book on physics, collision detection - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 5 years navigating the ins and outs of physics and collision detection, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction doesn't just inform; they empower. What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to physics, collision detection. While some texts focus only on theory or only on practice, Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction skillfully bridges both worlds. The case studies in chapter 7 provided real-world context that helped solidify my understanding of physics and collision detection. I've already recommended this book to several colleagues.

Reviewed on December 16, 2025 Helpful (47)
Reviewer
Jessica Miller
The Gold Standard in Its Category

What impressed me most was how Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of physics, collision detection. As a lifelong learner in physics and collision detection, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 5 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance. What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to physics, collision detection. While some texts focus only on theory or only on practice, Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction skillfully bridges both worlds. The case studies in chapter 2 provided real-world context that helped solidify my understanding of physics and collision detection. I've already recommended this book to several colleagues.

Reviewed on November 27, 2025 Helpful (16)
Reviewer
David Williams
Insightful, Practical, and Engaging

What impressed me most was how Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of physics, collision detection. As a graduate student in physics and collision detection, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 8 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance. This book exceeded my expectations in its coverage of physics, collision detection. As a researcher in physics and collision detection, I appreciate how Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction addresses both foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments. The writing style is engaging yet precise, making even dense material about physics, collision detection enjoyable to read. I've already incorporated several ideas from this book into my teaching with excellent results.

Reviewed on November 10, 2025 Helpful (28)
Reviewer
Karen Smith
So Good I Read It Twice

What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to physics, collision detection. While some texts focus only on theory or only on practice, Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction skillfully bridges both worlds. The case studies in chapter 2 provided real-world context that helped solidify my understanding of physics and collision detection. I've already recommended this book to several colleagues. As someone with 5 years of experience in physics and collision detection, I found this book to be an exceptional resource on physics, collision detection. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction presents the material in a way that's accessible to beginners yet still valuable for experts. The chapter on collision detection was particularly enlightening, offering practical applications I hadn't encountered elsewhere.

Reviewed on November 11, 2025 Helpful (19)

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James Martinez

I'm currently on chapter 5 and already this has transformed my understanding of physics. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Jessica Hernandez

That's a compelling point about physics. It made me rethink a few earlier chapters.

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Joseph Johnson

If anyone's interested in diving deeper into physics, I found a great supplementary article that expands on these ideas.

Posted 19 days ago Reply
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Elizabeth Taylor

If you're into physics, you might enjoy exploring a companion book as well.

Posted 1 days ago
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Karen Davis

I'm curious how others interpreted the author's stance on physics - it seemed nuanced but open to multiple readings.

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Joseph Anderson

The author's critique of conventional thinking around collision detection was bold. Do you agree with their perspective?

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William Thompson

I hadn't thought about physics from that angle before - thanks for the insight!

Posted 7 days ago
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James Jones

This section on collision detection really challenged my assumptions. I had to pause and reflect before moving on.

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Charles White

I'm curious - do you think the treatment of physics was intentional or more of a byproduct of the narrative?

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