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XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

By: Riemer Grootjans

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XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

By: Riemer Grootjans

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.

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ISBN 10

1430218568

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9781430218562

XNA 2.0 Game Programming Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

By: Riemer Grootjans

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XNA 2.0 Game Programming Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach

By: Riemer Grootjans

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.

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638

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1430205148

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9781430205142

Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming

From Novice to Professional

By: Bruno Evangelista,Alexandre Santos Lobao,Riemer Grootjans,Jose ANTONIO LEAL DEFARIAS

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Beginning XNA 3.0 Game Programming

From Novice to Professional

By: Bruno Evangelista,Alexandre Santos Lobao,Riemer Grootjans,Jose ANTONIO LEAL DEFARIAS

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.

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