Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX

by Allen Sherrod

Overview

Get ready to flex your creativity as you build custom Flash games online. Collaborative Online Game Creation shows anyone interested in game development how to create Flash-based games using GameBrix, a browser-based rich media application that runs on any Internet platform. GameBrix provides you with a comprehensive toolset to help you build games online. You'll begin by working through the steps necessary to set up your GameBrix account and then get an introduction to the application. Once you're comfortable, you'll start creating your very own Flash games, following the step-by-step instructions, and adding animations, objects, and more as you progress through the book. You'll even explore some introductory ActionScript programming concepts. Screenshots, graphics, game templates, and helpful tips and tricks will guide you through the game building process, and end-of-chapter summaries ensure you'll understand all the concepts covered. Collaborative Online Game Creation provides you with everything you need to create and share browser-based Flash games. It even includes a 30-day trial subscription to the GameBrix portal so you can start building games right away. All you need to get started are some basic computer skills and a love of games. No previous programming experience required!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781584506201
Publisher:	Course Technology PTR
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Sold by:	CENGAGE LEARNING
Format:	eBook
Pages:	496
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Allen Sherrod is an experienced author in the field of video game development. Allen's past works include two editions of Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX, Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design and Architecture, Game Graphics Programming, and Data Structures and Algorithms for Game Developers. Allen has also contributed to the Game Developer's Magazine, the Game Programming Gems 6 book, to the Gamasutra.com website, and is the creator of www.UltimateGameProgramming.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to DirectX 10 Chapter 2 Direct3D 10 Chapter 3 Rendering Geometry Chapter 4 Shader Model 4 Chapter 5 Transformations Chapter 6 Shading and Surfaces Chapter 7 Additional Texture Mapping Chapter 8 Game Math Chapter 9 Sound in DirectX Chapter 10 Game Input Chapter 11 3D Models Chapter 12 Animations Chapter 13 Lighting Chapter 14 Conclusions Appendix A Answers to Chapter Questions Appendix B Recommended Resources