Jason's got game...

Jason authored this book, and it is now available on several websites including Amazon, Borders, and Barnes & Noble.

This book covers both the theory and practice of game engine software development, bringing together complete coverage of a wide range of topics. Intended as the text for a college level series in game programming, this book can also be used by amateur software engineers, hobbyists, self-taught game programmers, and existing members of the game industry. Junior game engineers can use it to solidify their understanding of game technology and engine architecture. Even senior engineers who specialize in one particular field of game development can benefit from the bigger picture presented in these pages.

Jason been working very hard on it for the past 2 years. He wrote every word (860+ pages worth), created all the diagrams, and even designed the front cover. What an accomplishment!



He continues to work as a game programmer at Naughty Dog on the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves game. This new game for the PS3 will be available in the fall. At E3 (the world's largest video games trade show), Uncharted 2 won many awards. Game Critics Awards, a group of game critics from mainstream and enthusiast publications in North America, named the PlayStation 3-exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves E3 2009's Best of Show. In all, Uncharted 2 garnered these awards: Best of Show, Best Console Game, and Best Action/Adventure Game.

Here are the other awards they received:
Game Trailers - Best Third-Person Shooter
Platform Nation - Best Game of E3
G4 - Best of Show & Best PS3 Game
Game Focus - Best of Show, Best Action/Adventure & Best PS3 Game
1UP - Best of Show & Best PS3 Game
GameBlog - Best of Show, Best Action/Adventure, Best Graphics & Best Sound
Future Shop - Game of the show
Totally Rad Show - Game of the Show
IGN Australia - Best game of E3 2009
GameSpy - PS3 Game of Show
Crispy Gamer - PS3 Game of Show

All of Jason's hard work (and that of his co-workers) is really paying off.
We are very proud!

Happy VI Birthday EVAN

Using the force, Evan, his friends and his family had a great time celebrating his 6th birthday on June 14. (His actual birthday is June 15.)
Just like his dad, Evan is a huge Star Wars fan.



Evan designed his own cake and wanted it in the shape of 2 lightsabers. With inspiration from Ace of Cakes, Jason & Trina created his cake. The red lightsaber (the dark side) is chocolate cake, and the blue lightsaber (the good side) is white cake (actually butter). We used fondant for the handles and sparkly sugar glitter for the lightsabers. Jason even wrote Evan in "Star Wars" font. Click on the image for a closer look.
(Just don't ask how long it took to make. What we do for our kids!)



Evan insisted on getting a photo of him & his friend Ben pretending to fight with the lightsabers.



It was a wonderful day spending time with family & friends. We are blessed!