<DIV><p>Game physics has been at the heart of mainstream computer games for years, but recently it's reached a new level with the emergence of Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Move, Microsoft's Kinect, and various mobile devices. This updated bestseller not only provides important knowledge behind bread-and-butter game physics, but helps you leverage exciting interaction gadgets such as accelerometers, touch screens, GPS receivers, pressure sensors, and optical tracking devices.</p><p>You'll find new chapters on deformable and soft bodies, fluids, and the physics of sound for incorporating realistic effects, including 3D sound. For game developers working alone or as part of a team, this expanded second edition is indispensable.</p><p> Major topics include:</p><ul><li><b>Digital physics</b>—learn the physics behind accelerometers and other sensors in smartphones and game consoles </li><li><b>Physics of sound</b>—get up to speed on a topic generally ignored in other books on game physics </li><li><b>Rigid body mechanics</b>—become well-versed in the staple of all game physics engines </li><li><b>Fluid dynamics</b>—create fabulous special effects through the book's accessible treatment of this difficult subject </li><li><b>Modeling specific systems</b>—design and optimize your physical models with real-world examples </li></ul></div>