Awesome Game Creation: No Programming Required (with CD-ROM)

Luke Ahearn

ISBN 10: 1886801487 ISBN 13: 9781886801486

Publisher: Charles River Media, 2000

Synopsis

Millions of computer enthusiasts spend hours playing computer games, thinking of cool effects and actions they would add if they knew how. Well now they can put their creative minds to work and create the games they dreamed of, with this exciting new book. All the tools needed to create quality games are provided including a FREE copy of THE GAMES FACTORY(TGF) 32 bit development tool. This completely icon based engine is the world's only drag and drop tool. There is no code, just events that are pieced together from icon menus. Computer game programming doesn't get any easier or more affordable than this.

-FREE Copy of 32 bit Windows game development tool THE GAMES FACTORY (originally called Klik&Play). Also includes a free upgrade module for Klik&Play users. -Free code for four commercial quality arcade games. -Lessons on designing and authoring provided through game details. -Details on how to create various types of games, including Scrolling Shoot 'Em Up, -Platform, Strategy, Puzzle, Multimedia applications, and Online Games. -Information on how to get your game distributed commercially and a website available to post your game and let others test it out!

About this title

About the Author

Luke Ahearn is the owner of Goldtree Games, the creator of Dead Recokoning and Sorcerer. He has also written a number of articles for the game industry and is the authorug of the forthcoming Designing 3D Games That Sell!

Mike Whalen has worked in the game industry for seven years, as a writer, art director, and designer. He resides in New Orleans, Lousinana.

Edition details

• Publisher: Charles River Media
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1886801487
• ISBN 13: 9781886801486
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 383