BEGINNING GAME PROGRAMMING 2/E - Softcover

Harbour, Jonathan S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598632884 ISBN 13: 9781598632880

Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR, 2006

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the entire field of game programming. As readers work through the book, they will produce two working games: one in 2D and one in 3D--offering a good introduction to DirectX programming. Beginning with an introduction to basic Windows programming, this book quickly advances to the basics of DirectX programming, moving up from surfaces to textures and then to 3D models. This book offers coverage of the introductory concepts of game programming, paving the way for more advanced books on the subject. Readers will develop a working knowledge of the terminology and basics of game programming that will enable them to progress to more advanced game programming topics.

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About the Author

Jonathan S. Harbour is an associate professor at the University of Advancing Technology (Tempe, AZ). His web site at www.jharbour.com includes an online forum and blog for book support. His most recent game projects are Starflight - The Lost Colony (www.starflightgame.com) and Aquaphobia: Mutant Brain Sponge Madness (www.aquaphobiagame.com).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1598632884
• ISBN 13: 9781598632880
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 391