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Windows Game Programming for Dummies, Second Edition by André LaMothe, André LaMothe is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Windows Game Programming for Dummies, Second Edition about?

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. <p>Using DirectX—the latest and greatest technology for making games on PCs—<i>Windows Game Programming For Dummies</i> 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:</p> <ul> <li>The basics of video game design</li> <li>The nuts and bolts of Windows programming</li> <li>How to work with DirectX—and play with DirectDraw</li> <li>How to make a real game, with an actual, step-by-step example</li> <li>How to market your mind-blowing new creation</li> <li>The ten biggest mistakes made by game programmers—and how to avoid them</li> </ul> <p>From graphics to sound to input and installation, legendary game developer and Xtreme Games CE

Author

André LaMothe, André LaMothe

Publisher

Wiley; For Dummies

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780764516788

Subjects

Sports, Computer Science, Programming