Sprite Kit is a powerful graphics framework ready-made for developing 2D action games, platformers, puzzle games, and much more. Get introduced to the Sprite Kit API and learn key details about controlling and rendering sprites. Discover how to leverage built-in physics support to make animations look real, and learn about using particle systems to create essential game effects such as fire, snow, explosions, and smoke. This is the first of two must-attend sessions for all developers creating games for iOS or OS X.