Beginning Game Programming

Jonathan S. Harbour

ISBN 10: 1592005853 / ISBN 13: 9781592005857

Published by ELSEVIER, 2005

About this Item

This book is for beginners who have at least minimal programming experience and want to learn to write games. The C language is the best place to start for someone who is serious about learning to write real games. This book explains C programming as it relates to the game development topics in detail, but will not cover overly complex or difficult topics related to C as a programming language. It will focus on the standard C language and will utilize DirectX for the game library, focusing on game programming subjects rather than the logistics of DirectX. Each chapter will cover simple, small sample games to demonstrate beginning game programming techniques. The author will use Anim8or, which supports 3D Studio files and Lightwave files, to create original artwork used in the book and will include the 3D object files on the CD-ROM. Readers who are inspired to learn more about making their own 3d models can go on to "Game Art for Teens", "The Dark Side of Game Texturing", "2D Artwork and 3D Modeling for Game Artists", etc. based on their area of interest and level of artistic experience. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginning Game Programming
• Publisher: ELSEVIER
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592005853
• ISBN 13: 9781592005857
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Learn the essential skills needed to demystify game programming and harness the power of Windows and DirectX. "Beginning Game Programming" teaches you everything you need to know to write 2D and 3D games with C and DirectX 9 without any complex mathematics. Ease your way into this exciting new world by learning to write simple Windows programs, and then tap into the power of Direct3D! Each chapter teaches important new skills (such as basic 3D programming with vertices, polygons, and textures), culminating in a simple DirectX game library - great for your own game projects! Learn the basics of 3D modeling with the Anim8or modeling program and then learn how to load and use 3D models in your own games. The complete game project in this book runs in fullscreen or windowed mode, and features mouse support, sound effects, 3D models, texture-based sprites, and 3D collision detection. Brace yourself for an exciting introduction to game programming!

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).