Visual BASIC: Game Programming for Windows

Young, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 1556155034 / ISBN 13: 9781556155031

Published by Microsoft Press,U.S., 1992

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Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visual BASIC: Game Programming for Windows
• Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556155034
• ISBN 13: 9781556155031
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This title brings the time-saving development power of Visual Basic to the creation of sophisticated Windows games and fractals. The book/disk pack provides 12 ready-to-run Windows games, complete with on-line help, playing instructions, source code and instructions for modifying the games. In addition, readers learn the fundamentals of game design and game programming, with an emphasis on Visual Basic programming techniques. Topics include creating device independent bitmaps, using drag and drop techniques, playing against the computer or another player, tracking player progress and keeping score, working with sound (using both the default PC speaker and the third part sound cards), controlling random events and generating fractals. Many tips and tricks that apply to games programming are applicable to business applications, including video performance, developing mathematical algorithms, creating on-line help and writing DLLS.