Author Archives: Bob
Be a part of cocos2d community
I have seen that quite a few people that have watched my free tutorials are not yet members of the cocos2d community. Do yourself a favor. Go to http://www.cocos2d-iphone.org/forum/ and become a member. It’s a fantastic resource and by becoming … Continue reading
Introduction
This post contains two videos. Don’t miss the second one. This shows the contents of the GalaxyFighter game we are building in my cocos2d course. This is a small demo of the GalaxyFighter game we are building in the course.
Core Data part 1
Here is the sample project to download. Core Data is very powerful, but the learning curve is steep. Using Apples Core Data templates doesn’t help much because it encourages “voodoo programming”— that is using code in your application that you … Continue reading
Tutorials
Don’t forget to take a look at all the Tutorials and the GalaxyFighter course.
Submit your app to the App Store
Take also look at the free tutorial called “Submission to the AppStore” at the bottom of my “GalaxyFighter Course” . In order to publish your app on the App Store you have to go through a very complex process. It … Continue reading
Intro to Core Data
Take the first step in learning about Core Data. The next step is also available. Don’t forget to take a look at all the other tutorials.
The magic of BBSlider
Learn how to make your own slider in cocos2d, using the BBSlider class. Here is a sample project which you can download. You can also download the BBSlider class itself. Notification: Since I’ve made the tutorial I have updated the … Continue reading
Advanced collision detection
Learn how to detect collission between non-rectangular bodies that move and rotate. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: Simple collision detection and also The magic of CGPaths. Don’t … Continue reading
The accelerometer
Learn how to use the accelerometer in cocos2d. Here is a sample project which you can download. There is also a core motion version. Don’t forget to take a look at all the other tutorials. Thanks
How to install iSimulate
Learn how to install iSimulate in Xcode 4. Here is a sample project which you can download. Don’t forget to take a look at all the other tutorials. Thanks
Introduction to Box2d
Learn how to use Box2d for cocos2d and make your bodies come alive. Here is a sample project which you can download. Thanks
Comment on steering behaviours
A comment on steering behaviours, where you can see experiments of two other behaviours. Before watching this tutorial you should watch: Steering behaviours. Thanks
Steering behaviours
Learn how to make an intelligent wandering behaviour for your sprite inside cocos2d. Here is a sample project which you can download. Thanks
Simple state machines
Learn how to work with finite states machines inside cocos2d. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: Singleton secrets. Thanks
Simple Collission Detection
Learn how to detect collission between sprites. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: How to show an image. Thanks
Sneaky Joystick
Learn how to create virtual joysticks in cocos2d. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: How to show an image. On my youtube channel ZenmasterRashmi asked for an expanded … Continue reading
Singleton secrets
Learn how to handle global data with singletons. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: How to make scenes. Thanks
Understanding arrays
Learn how to use arrays. Here is a sample project which you can download. Thanks
Integrate cocos2d and UIKit
Learn how to use UIKit objects inside cocos2d. Here is a sample project which you can download. Before watching this tutorial you might want to watch: How to show an image. Thanks