Windows Game Programming For Dummies

LaMothe, Andre

ISBN 10: 0764503375 / ISBN 13: 9780764503375

Edité par IDG Books Worldwide, USA, 1998

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Softcover. 469 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: IDG Books Worldwide, USA, 1998. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Spine is uncreased. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Ready to start creating your own Windows games but not sure where to begin? A little programming knowledge can go a long, long way when you've got the inside track to game programming with Windows Game Programming For Dummies. Using the latest DirectX technology from Microsoft, veteran game designer Andre LaMothe takes you step-by-step through the process of creating your own games for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 98. After you understand the nuts and bolts of Windows programming, you can add music and sound effects, design your own artificial intelligence to create thinking" opponents, and use the powerful DirectX tools to build lightning-fast applications.all without having to suffer through the complicated coding requirements of MFC and C++. All the tools you need to start writing (and selling) your own games are right here in Windows Game Programming For Dummies, along with a special CD-ROM loaded with the complete DirectX Software Developers Kit, code samples included in the book, state-of-the-art animation and modeling software, and lots of graphics and sound files to use in your own custom-built games. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Computers & Internet; Games & Gaming. ISBN: 0764503375. ISBN/EAN: 9780764503375. Inventory No: 21070083. N° de réf. du vendeur 21070083

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Titre : Windows Game Programming For Dummies

Éditeur : IDG Books Worldwide, USA

Date d'édition : 1998

Reliure : Softcover

Etat : Near Fine

Edition : Reprint.

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Synopsis :

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur:

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 André LaMothe takes you right into the guts of the game in an entertaining style that won t send you retreating to the nearest joystick. André 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!