Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional (Beginning From Novice to Professional) - Softcover

McGugan, Will

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9781590598726: Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional (Beginning From Novice to Professional)
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ISBN 10: 1590598725 ISBN 13: 9781590598726
Publisher: Apress, 2007

Synopsis

Like music and movies, video games are rapidly becoming an integral part of our lives. Over the years, you've yearned for every new gaming console, mastered each blockbuster within weeks after its release, and have even won a local gaming competition or two. But lately you've been spending a lot of time thinking about a game idea of your own, or are exploring the possibility of making a career of this vibrant and growing industry. But where should you begin?

Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame is written with the budding game developer in mind, introducing games development through the Python programming language and the popular Pygame games development library. Authored by industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, who worked on the MotorStorm game for PlayStation 3, you'll be privy to insights that will not only help you to exploit Pygame to its maximum potential, but also make you a more creative and knowledgeable games developer all round.

  • Learn how to create advanced games by taking advantage of the popular open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library
  • Learn about coding gaming preferences, sound, visual effects, and joystick/keyboard interaction
  • Discover the concepts that are crucial to success in today's gaming industry, such as support for multiple platforms, and granting users the ability to extend and customize your games

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About the Author

Will McGugan is a software developer living and working in northwest England. He has worked in video games and computer graphics since the early days of 3D and has created several shareware games in his spare time. Will works for Evolution Studios, one of the world's leading games development studios. He also has extensive experience in application development, having worked in the field of user interface creation and video conferencing. His current interests include application and web development in Python. Outside of work, Will enjoys juggling and cycling, although not at the same time. For more information on Will's current work and various musings, visit his blog at WillMcGugan.com.

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Publisher
Apress
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1590598725
ISBN 13 
9781590598726
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
340
Rating
  • 3.51 out of 5 stars
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