Microsoft® XNA® Game Studio 3.0: Learn Programming Now! (Pro - Developer)

by RobMiles (Author)

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  Paperback
  2009

  $4.52

  Now you can build your own games for Windows, Xbox 360, and Zune-as you learn the underlying skills and concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project-adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required!

  Teach yourself how to program-and bring your game ideas to life!

  • Learn XNA and C# fundamentals-and extend the challenge with each chapter
  • Write code to create and control game behavior
  • Build your game's display-colors, graphics, text, lighting, 3-D effects
  • Capture and cue sounds
  • Process input from gamepads and keyboards
  • Add excitement to gameplay with timers, scoring, and survival
  • Create multiplayer features
  • Tweak existing games-and invent totally new ones