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Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction

ISBN: 978-1511964104 | Published: April 30, 2015 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Programming, Game Programming
$179.99

This Books book offers physics and collision detection content that will transform your understanding of physics. Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction has been praised by critics and readers alike for its physics, collision detection.

The award-winning author brings a fresh perspective to this Books work, making it a must-have for anyone interested in physics or collision detection.

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What People Are Saying

A brilliant synthesis of collision detection and physics that changes everything.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

The definitive work on collision detection for our generation.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

Essential reading for anyone interested in physics.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Tiernan Brooks

Tiernan Brooks

First Edition Collector

★★★★☆

This work by Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to physics demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on physics, which provides fresh insights into collision detection. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in physics. While some may argue that physics, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Computers & Technology.

December 15, 2025
Ashby Wells

Ashby Wells

Bookshelf Curator

★★★★★

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of collision detection is excellent, I found the sections on collision detection less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing physics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Game Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on physics, if not the definitive work.

December 17, 2025
Emery Frost

Emery Frost

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★★★★☆

This work by Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to physics demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on collision detection, which provides fresh insights into physics. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Programming. While some may argue that Programming, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Programming.

January 8, 2026
Lyric Knox

Lyric Knox

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★★★★★

Great book about physics! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about collision detection.A must-read for Game Programming enthusiasts.

December 29, 2025
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Ocean Dax

Reading Ritualist

★★★★★

This work by Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to physics demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on collision detection, which provides fresh insights into physics. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in physics. While some may argue that physics, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Programming.

December 28, 2025
Shiloh Monroe

Shiloh Monroe

Debut Book Reviewer

★★★★☆

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Programming is excellent, I found the sections on Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Books that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Computers & Technology more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for collision detection will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on physics, if not the definitive work.

January 6, 2026
Nova Graham

Nova Graham

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★★★★★

This work by Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to physics demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Programming, which provides fresh insights into Programming. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in physics. While some may argue that collision detection, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of collision detection.

December 14, 2025
Elio Hartley

Elio Hartley

Title Whisperer

★★★★☆

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Programming is excellent, I found the sections on Computers & Technology less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Books that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing collision detection more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Game Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on collision detection, if not the definitive work.

December 28, 2025
Blair Orion

Blair Orion

Booklist Composer

★★★★☆

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Programming is excellent, I found the sections on collision detection less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Game Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Books more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for collision detection will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on physics, if not the definitive work.

January 9, 2026
Echo Sterling

Echo Sterling

Self-Published Sleuth

★★★★★

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Programming is excellent, I found the sections on collision detection less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Computers & Technology that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing collision detection more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Computers & Technology will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on collision detection, if not the definitive work.

December 14, 2025
Cass Rowan

Cass Rowan

Genre Bender

★★★★★

Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction offers a compelling take on physics, though not without flaws. While the treatment of collision detection is excellent, I found the sections on collision detection less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing physics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for collision detection will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Programming, if not the definitive work.

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Lumen Fox

Lumen Fox

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★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction! It completely changed my perspective on physics. At first I wasn't sure about collision detection, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains physics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in physics. What I appreciated most was how the book made physics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Has anyone else read Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction? I'd love to discuss physics!

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

I'd add that collision detection is also worth considering in this discussion.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

What did you think about collision detection? That's what really stayed with me.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Interesting perspective. I saw physics differently - more as collision detection.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Great point! It reminds me of collision detection from another book I read.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Interesting perspective. I saw physics differently - more as collision detection.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of collision detection from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches collision detection is brilliant.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Recommendations for books similar to Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction in terms of physics?

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I completely agree! The way the author approaches collision detection is brilliant.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches physics is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Great point! It reminds me of physics from another book I read.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw physics differently - more as collision detection.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about physics? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of physics from another book I read.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Has anyone else read Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction? I'd love to discuss collision detection!

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'd add that physics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Great point! It reminds me of collision detection from another book I read.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw collision detection differently - more as collision detection.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was collision detection, but I see what you mean about collision detection.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that collision detection is also worth considering in this discussion.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Great point! It reminds me of physics from another book I read.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Has anyone else read Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction? I'd love to discuss collision detection!

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about collision detection? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed physics more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Have you thought about how physics relates to physics? Adds another layer!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about collision detection - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Just finished Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction - wow! The part about collision detection really got me thinking.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches physics is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of collision detection from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches physics is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about physics? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Have you thought about how collision detection relates to physics? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

I'm halfway through Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction and physics is blowing my mind!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that collision detection is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about collision detection? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Interesting perspective. I saw physics differently - more as collision detection.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'm not sure I agree about physics. To me, it seemed more like collision detection.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about collision detection. To me, it seemed more like physics.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Just finished Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction - wow! The part about physics really got me thinking.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed physics more, but overall great.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about collision detection - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Just finished Game Collision Detection: A Practical Introduction - wow! The part about collision detection really got me thinking.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that collision detection is also worth considering in this discussion.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about collision detection - that part was amazing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'm not sure I agree about physics. To me, it seemed more like physics.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

Have you thought about how physics relates to collision detection? Adds another layer!

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

Yes! And don't forget about physics - that part was amazing.

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

Interesting perspective. I saw collision detection differently - more as collision detection.