Learning AndEngine: Design and create Android games with the simple but powerful tool AndEngine

Recently I won a copy of Learning AndEngine by Martin Varga and despite having next to no knowledge of Java I decided to give it a go. The book starts with the usual "Setting Up" chapter which is actually quite involved; you really shouldn't skip it. Each step is not only well explained as to how but also to why the steps should be followed. This isn't something I have often come across in beginners guides which are usually only interested in getting you up and running. Throughout the book you work on a single game, this allows you to get to know the individual pieces of the process and, in my opinion, get a better understanding of them. Varga takes care to make sure the steps are manageable and easy to digest. The book takes you from concept to game and doesn't skimp on the details. Each chapter leads nicely into the next letting you build upon what you have learned without taking you out of the process. Assets, physics, testing and publishing are all covered. The book offers everything you need to get you started. Unfortunately, the AndEngine site doesn't seem to be very active (although the forum shows some activity) and the last update to the code was almost a year ago. Nev

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