PROFESSIONAL XNA PROGRAMMING, 2ND ED
PROFESSIONAL XNA PROGRAMMING, 2ND ED

Author: Benjamin Nitschke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 9788126516186

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Market_Desc: Readers will be expected to have previous experience with C# or a similar .NET language, although no game programming experience is required. Previous experience with DirectX will prove useful, but is not required. Special Features: · Proven Title - Professional XNA Game Programming is the best-selling XNA title in the market, and receives rave reviews from readers· Hot Technology - XNA is Microsoft s new framework for programming games on the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms and is the first new thing in game programming in 5 years· Free Tools - Microsoft has released a free game development environment called XNA Game Studio Express that allows anyone to create games for the Xbox 360 and Windows. · Hungry Audience - Interest in XNA is at an all-time high with the announcement of v2.0 to be released in late 2007.· Rock Star Author - Benjamin is well known in the game programming community, specifically for his popular tutorials for aspiring game developers· Updated and Improved - With 100+ new pages, this edition includes everything readers need to know about the new versions as well as a new game - the popular Dungeon Quest adventure About The Book: Wrox s Professional XNA Game Programming is the best-selling guide to Microsoft s framework for building games for Xbox 360 and Windows. Professional game developer and MVP Benjamin Nitschke shares his experience with the XNA Framework, and teaches readers how to use the free XNA Game Studio Express 2.0 to build cutting edge 2D and 3D games. This improved and updated edition of Professional XNA Game Programming is a hands-on guide that will get readers up and running with XNA quickly, and includes 6 fully functional games including the popular Racing Game, and the new Dungeon Quest. Topics include:· XNA requirements and components· Writing helper classes· Graphics with the XNA Framework· Create great visual effects through Shaders· Using XAct for Music and Sounds· Accessing Keyboard, Mouse and Xbox Controllers with XInput· Programming a complete racing game· Building a graphics engine· Creating a game engine· Building networked games· How to get all the content managed in XNA· Fine tuning and debugging· Deployment to Xbox 360

Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming
Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming

Author: Bruno Evangelista

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2009-05-31

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1430218185

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Would you like to create your own games, but never have the time to dig into the details of multimedia programming? Now you don't have to! XNA 3.0 makes it simple to create your own games, which will run on your PC and Xbox 360 console. Even if you don't know how to program at all, Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming: From Novice to Professional will teach you the basics of C# 2008 programming along the way. Don't get overwhelmed with details you don't need to know—just learn what you need to start creating your own games right now! This fast–paced introduction to XNA 3.0 and the C# language provides you with a quick–start guide to creating high–quality XNA games. You'll be introduced to the key concepts and ideas you need to know in a gradual fashion so that you master one concept before using it as a foundation for the next. Before long, you will have the skills to create smooth, professional–looking results in a range of gaming genres. By the end of the book, you will have constructed several working games and have an excellent knowledge base from which to investigate more advanced techniques.

Essential XNA Game Studio 2. 0 Programming
Essential XNA Game Studio 2. 0 Programming

Author: Jim Perry

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2008-06-16

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 144961289X

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Essential XNA Game Studio 2.0 Programming provides both hobbyists and experienced programmers with the information they need to take advantage of Microsoft's powerful XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio to produce professional-level games for both the PC and the Xbox 360. Beginners learn the fundamentals of 2D game development, creating a complete top-down shooter. Intermediate and advanced users can jump right into 3D game development and create a version of the 3D game that takes advantage of hardware acceleration using High-Level Shader Language (HLSL). Learn how to build an input system to receive events from devices; use the Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT) to integrate sounds and music into your game; design difficulty systems to tailor your game to players with different skill levels; create a multiplayer game using the networking features of the XNA Framework; implement an achievement system to provide incentive for continued play of your game.

Beginning XNA 2.0 Game Programming
Beginning XNA 2.0 Game Programming

Author: Alexandre Santos Lobao

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2010-11-16

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781430221777

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XNA makes it simple to create your own games, which will run on a PC and Xbox 360 console. Even if you don’t know how to program at all, Beginning XNA Game Programming will teach you the basics of C# 2005 programming along the way. This fast-paced introduction to XNA and the C# language provides professional developers a quick-start guide to creating a commercial product using XNA, as well as offering home enthusiasts or hobbyists everything they need to begin putting together games in their spare time. You’ll discover and understand all the key concepts required to create smooth, professional-looking results in a range of gaming genres.

XNA Game Studio 4.0 Programming
XNA Game Studio 4.0 Programming

Author: Tom Miller

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2010-12-12

Total Pages: 691

ISBN-13: 0132620138

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Get Started Fast with XNA Game Studio 4.0–and Build Great Games for Both Windows® Phone 7 and Xbox 360® This is the industry’s best reference and tutorial for all aspects of XNA Game Studio 4.0 programming on all supported platforms, from Xbox 360 to Windows Phone 7 and Windows PCs. The only game development book authored by Microsoft XNA development team members, it offers deep insider insights you won’t get anywhere else–including thorough coverage of new Windows Phone APIs for mobile game development. You’ll quickly build simple games and get comfortable with Microsoft’s powerful XNA Game Studio 4.0 toolset. Next, you’ll drill down into every area of XNA, including graphics, input, audio, video, storage, GamerServices, and networking. Miller and Johnson present especially thorough coverage of 3D graphics, from Reach and HiDef to textures, effects, and avatars. Throughout, they introduce new concepts with downloadable code examples designed to help you jumpstart your own projects. Coverage includes Downloading, installing, and getting started with XNA Game Studio 4 Building on capabilities provided in the default game template Using 2D sprites, textures, sprite operations, blending, and SpriteFonts Creating high-performance 3D graphics with XNA’s newly simplified APIs Loading, generating, recording, and playing audio Supporting keyboards, mice, Xbox 360 controllers, Touch, accelerometer, and GPS inputs Managing all types of XNA storage Using avatars as characters in your games Utilizing gamer types, player profiles, presence information, and other GamerServices Supporting Xbox LIVE and networked games Creating higher-level input systems that seamlessly manage cross-platform issues From Windows Phone 7 mobile gaming to Xbox 360, XNA Game Studio 4.0 creates huge new opportunities for experienced Microsoft developers. This book helps you build on skills you already have, to create the compelling games millions of users are searching for.

Building XNA 2.0 Games
Building XNA 2.0 Games

Author: John Sedlak

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2008-10-21

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 1430209801

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Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is written by James Silva, who recently won the prestigious Microsoft Dream Build Play game competition with his award–winning game, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is an in–depth and exclusive look into the entire XNA game development process and includes the creation of a software game masterpiece. James Silva guides you through the process he took to build his award–winning title, from concept to reality. He reveals tips and techniques for creating a polished, high–quality game with very few resources, while bridging the gap between coding and art. This title shows software developers the following: The creation of a polished game from start to finish Design philosophies Next–gen 2D graphics, including shaders Techniques for fast, fluid game play XACT Audio and XInput Eye–catching particle effects for visual stimulation The book is packed full of code, pictures, and valuable insights into XNA game development.

XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes
XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes

Author: Riemer Grootjans

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 1430218568

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Join the game development revolution today! XNA 3.0 greatly simplifies the development of your own games, lowering the barrier for programmers to get into game development. In XNA, you can start coding your games from the very start, a true revelation compared to other game programming environments. XNA doesn't sacrifice power for this ease of use—it is built entirely on DirectX technology. Completely updated for XNA 3.0, expert Riemer Grootjans brings together a selection of the hottest recipes in XNA programming for the Xbox 360, PC, and Zune. Advanced XNA programmers, experienced coders new to game development, and even complete beginners will find XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes an invaluable companion whether building games for fun or as commercial products.

RPG Programming with XNA Game Studio 3.0
RPG Programming with XNA Game Studio 3.0

Author: Jim Perry

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2009-06-19

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0763782858

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RPG Programming Using XNA Game Studio 3.0 provides detailed information on role-playing games (RPGs) and how to create them using Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio 3.0. The book examines the history of the genre and takes a piece-by-piece approach to producing a 2D tile-based game, demonstrating how to create the various components that make up an RPG and implement them using C# and XNA Game Studio 3.0. By the end of the book, readers will have built a complete toolset that can be used to create data for their own RPGs. Learn how to: * Creating the characters and monsters that populate RPG worlds * Add stats and skills to allow game entities to perform actions * Populate the game world with items and treasures. Construct a conversation editor to add another degree of interaction * Create a multiple-step quest system to give players goals to research during gameplay * Creating a tile engine for displaying the world Populating the game world with items and treasure * Implementing a sound and music system * Adding multiplayer support

XNA 2.0 Game Programming Recipes
XNA 2.0 Game Programming Recipes

Author: Riemer Grootjans

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2008-09-20

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 1430205148

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In this book, XNA expert Reimer Grootjans brings together a selection of the hottest quick-start recipes in XNA programming for the Xbox and Windows PC. Advanced XNA programmers, experienced coders new to games development, and even complete beginners will find XNA Game Programming Recipes an invaluable companion when building games for fun or as commercial products. Numerous problem-solving recipes cover topics from cameras and angles, to textures, models, and lighting and shadowing, and will get you over the common hurdles encountered in both 2D and 3D XNA application design.