This manual is designed for C programmers who are completely new to game programming and DOS game programmers who need a first look at programming games for Windows using DirectX. It aims to be gentle and light-hearted, and covers programming for Windows, multimedia, DirectX and its major subcomponents, game programming techniques, basic 3-D graphics and even marketing techniques. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a C++ compiler, DirectX SDK, PaintShop Pro 4 by Jasc, Sound Forge 4, Caligari TrueSpace, and various shareware games and software.

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The multimedia and computer–games industry has exploded in recent years. Games have gotten incredibly sophisticated and incredibly entertaining. The programs used to create them have improved also, to the point that you don t necessarily have to be a nerd deluxe to do it yourself. Even so, game programming can be challenging even if you re a veteran C/C++ programmer and licensed technogeek. Challenging, sure but also incredibly cool.

Using DirectX the latest and greatest technology for making games on PCs Windows Game Programming For Dummies will help you write just about any 2D game you can conjure. Now updated to cover new DirectX and Windows releases, your friendly yellow–and–black companion will show you:

The basics of video game design
The nuts and bolts of Windows programming
How to work with DirectX and play with DirectDraw
How to make a real game, with an actual, step–by–step example
How to market your mind–blowing new creation
The ten biggest mistakes made by game programmers and how to avoid them

From graphics to sound to input and installation, legendary game developer and Xtreme Games CEO Andr� LaMothe takes you right into the guts of the game in an entertaining style that won t send you retreating to the nearest joystick. Andr� s witty, he s tons of fun, and before you know it he ll have you up to speed on:

Setting up your game programming workstation
Getting into DirectDraw: animation techniques, bitmaps, color keying, and more
Adding Direct X subsystems such as DirectSound, DirectInput, and AutoPlay
Getting your hands dirty by making a real game

The physics of asteroids and other flying objects: time, velocity, force, and all that
Game programming websites, downloads, 3D engines, usenet groups, and more!

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