Xna 40 Game Development By Example Beginners Guide

Author : Kurt Jaegers
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781849687096
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book XNA 4 3D Game Development by Example written by Kurt Jaegers and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create action-packed 3D games with the Microsoft XNA Framework.

Author : Kurt Jaegers
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781849692410
Total Pages : 878 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Xna 4.0 Game Development by Example written by Kurt Jaegers and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation XNA Game Studio enables hobbyists and independent game developers to easily create video games, and now gives that power to Visual Basic developers. XNA lets you bring your creations to life on Windows, the Xbox 360 and the Windows Phone platforms. The latest release of XNA has added support to Visual Basic and therefore, Visual Basic developers now have the power to give life to their creativity with XNA.This book covers both the concepts and the implementations necessary to get you started on bringing your own creations to life with XNA. It presents four different games, including a puzzler, space shooter, multi-axis shoot 'em up, and a jump-and-run platformer. Each game introduces new concepts and techniques to build a solid foundation for your own ideas and creativity.This book details the creation of four games, all in different styles, from start to finish using Visual Basic and the Microsoft XNA framework. Beginning with the basics of drawing images to the screen, the book then incrementally introduces sprite animation, particles, sound effects, tile-based maps, and path finding. It then explores combining XNA with Windows Forms to build an interactive map editor, and builds a platform-style game using the editor-generated maps. Finally, the book covers the considerations necessary for deploying your games to the Xbox 360 platform.By the end of the book, you will have a solid foundation of game development concepts and techniques as well as working sample games to extend and innovate upon. You will have the knowledge necessary to create games that you can complete without an army of fellow game developers at your back.A step-by-step tutorial for using Visual Basic with Microsoft XNA to create four different styles of video games.

Author : Kurt Jaegers
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849690677
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Xna 4.0 Game Development by Example written by Kurt Jaegers and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own exciting games with Microsoft XNA 4.0.

Author : Kurt Jaegers
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Download or read book XNA 4.0 Game Development by Example written by Kurt Jaegers and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Aaron Reed
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 9781449302764
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learning XNA 4.0 written by Aaron Reed and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to develop games for Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7? This hands-on book will get you started with Microsoft's XNA 4.0 development framework right away -- even if you have no experience developing games. Although XNA includes several key concepts that can be difficult for beginning web developers to grasp, Learning XNA 4.0 shortens the learning curve by walking you through the framework in a clear and understandable step-by-step format. Each chapter offers a self-contained lesson with illustrations and annotated examples, along with exercises and review questions to help you test your understanding and practice new skills as you go. Once you've finished this book, you'll know how to develop your own sophisticated games from start to finish. Learn game development from 2D animation to 3D cameras and effects Delve into high-level shader language (HLSL) and introductory artificial intelligence concepts Build three complete, exciting games using 2D, 3D, and multiplayer techniques Develop for and deploy your games to the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7

Author : Tom Miller
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132620138
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book XNA Game Studio 4.0 Programming written by Tom Miller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-12-12 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Uditha Bandara
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781478325185
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Xna Game Development for Beginners written by Uditha Bandara and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-28 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step by Step guide focusing on XNA 2D/3D graphics, input, audio and UI development techniques. Table of Contents 01. Introduction 02. Hello World in XNA 03. 2D Graphics 04. Using Keyboard and Mouse 05. Crating a Menu system 06. Audio 07. 3D graphics

Author : John Sedlak
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430209801
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building XNA 2.0 Games written by John Sedlak and published by Apress. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Chris G. Williams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118067967
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development written by Chris G. Williams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the next generation of gaming titles for Windows Phone 7! Providing an overview of developing games for Windows Phone 7 while working within XNA Game Studio 4, this comprehensive resource covers such essential topics as device/emulator, development tools, device orientation, tilt and accelerometer sensors, multi-touch, working with Cloud and Web services, and more. Three complete games are included within the book plus hands-on explanations and clear example codes help you gain a deeper understanding of the Windows Phone 7 features so that you can start building a game right away. Serves as a comprehensive reference on Windows Phone 7 game development with XNA Game Studio 4 Includes real-world examples and anecdotes, making this book a popular choice for those taking their first steps into the game development industry Demonstrates how to program for device orientation, incorporate Touch Input, add music to a game, work with 3D, and take your game to the marketplace Put your game face on and start designing games for Windows Phone 7 with Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development!

Author : Stephen Cawood
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071510915
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator’s Guide written by Stephen Cawood and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring your gaming visions to life with Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express Create complete 3D games using Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express and this hands-on guide. Written by experienced game developers, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide details the fundamentals of great game programming and offers detailed examples. Inside, you'll learn to program a game engine, write shader code, create and animate 3D models, and add fluid motion and special effects. You'll also find out how to launch ballistics, add realistic scenery and terrain, and integrate lighting and textures. Step-by-step tutorials on underlying C# code and explanations of vector and matrix techniques are included. Build and dynamically update XNA game windows and custom 3D objects Learn scintillating animation techniques Create lifelike skyboxes, textures, lighting, and shading effects Program shaders using high-level shader language Develop single- and multi-player games Generate and code terrain with height detection Construct impressive graphics using sprites, multi-texturing, and blending Integrate audio, game dashboards, and score tracking Develop realistic collision detection, ballistics, and particle effects HaHHhhndle keyboard, mouse, and game controller input Create static *.fbx and animated Quake 2 models and control them in code