Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional

by Will McGugan

Overview

This book provides readers with an introductory resource for learning how to create compelling games using the open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library. Authored by industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, readers are treated to a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development using these popular technologies. They can also capitalize upon numerous tips and tricks the author has accumulated over his career creating games for some of the world's largest gaming developers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590598726
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	10/19/2007
Series:	Expert's Voice
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Will McGugan is a software developer living and working in northwest England. He has worked in video games and computer graphics since the early days of 3D and has created several shareware games in his spare time. Will works for Evolution Studios, one of the world's leading games development studios. He also has extensive experience in application development, having worked in the field of user interface creation and video conferencing. His current interests include application and web development in Python. Outside of work, Will enjoys juggling and cycling, although not at the same time. For more information on Will's current work and various musings, visit his blog at WillMcGugan.com.

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Editorial Reviews

Here's one nice thing about starting out writing games with Python: It takes care of the details, so you can focus on solving problems. Here's another nice thing: The cross-platform pygame modules for handling graphics and sound. Using them, you can surprisingly powerful games without the hassles of coding C. Sure, you'll probably have to write low-level code at some point. But you'll be surprised how far you can get with Python, pygame, and this book.

Authored by Will McGugan (whose recent credits include MotorStorm for PS3), this book introduces you to a wide spectrum of game development challenges and solutions. Creating visual and audio effects. Making objects move. Accepting input from joysticks and keyboards. Endowing game characters with intelligence. Even getting started with 3D, OpenGL, and scene features. Think, for instance, fog.

Nothing foggy about the coverage, though: McGugan de-"mist"-ifies just about every area he ventures into. Bill Camarda, from the January 2008 Read Only