Cross-Platform Game Programming (Game Development) (Charles River Media Game Development)

Cross-Platform Game Programming (Game Development) (Charles River Media Game Development)Cross-Platform Game Programming (Game Development) (Charles River Media Game Development)
With many of today's games being released simultaneously on all platforms, the need for a good cross-platform development strategy is essential. Cross-Platform Game Programming covers this rarely discussed area and provides the techniques needed to develop your games effectively. It explains the plethora of problems that exist within every... More

Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames (Charles River Media Game Development)

Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames (Charles River Media Game Development)Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames (Charles River Media Game Development)
As computer games become more and more like Hollywood productions, the need for good story lines increases. Research shows that stories are highly valued by game players, so today's studios and developers need good writers. Creating narrative--a traditionally static form--for games is a major challenge. Games are at their heart dynamic, interactive... More

OpenGL Game Programming w/CD (Prima Tech’s Game Development)

OpenGL Game Programming w/CD (Prima Tech's Game Development)OpenGL Game Programming w/CD (Prima Tech's Game Development)
This robust CD contains source code from the book as well as examples of OpenGL games in the online game development community. Also included are a variety of tools such as the OpenGL libraries, GLUT, Paint Shop Pro shareware, and sound editing software. This book is a complete guide to game... More

Game Programming in C++: Start to Finish (Charles River Media Game Development)

Game Programming in C++: Start to Finish (Charles River Media Game Development)Game Programming in C++: Start to Finish (Charles River Media Game Development)
Welcome to the exciting world of game programming! If you're already familiar with the C++ programming language and want to learn how to program games, this book is for you. Game Programming in C++: Start to Finish will help you learn how to turn your own game fantasies into playable realities! Over the course of the book, you'll learn the popular... More

Advanced 2D Game Development

Advanced 2D Game DevelopmentAdvanced 2D Game Development
Get ready to build a complete, professional-quality 2D game engine from start to finish! "Advanced 2D Game Development" is your comprehensive guide to 2D game development using DirectX in the C++ programming language. Each chapter of the book covers one major component of the game engine, including 2D... More