ActionScript 3. 0 Game Programming University

by Rosenzweig, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780789737021
• ISBN10: 0789737027
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780789725240, 9780789747327
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Que
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Summary

Gary Rosenzweig's ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University shows you how to use ActionScript, the programming language behind Flash CS3 Professional. The lessons teach you all the basics of ActionScript programming through game examples, but the code can be easily adapted to non-game-oriented projects, such as web training and advertising. Written by a real-world Flash developer, this book presents you with the source code of 16 complete games and lays the foundation for you to create your own games. Gary also provides a companion website - flashgameu.com , which contains files, updates, new content, Gary's blog and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Using Flash and ActionScript 3.0	p. 7
ActionScript Game Elements	p. 41
Basic Game Framework: A Matching Game	p. 83
Brain Games: Memory and Deduction	p. 121
Game Animation: Shooting and Bouncing Games	p. 155
Picture Puzzles: Sliding and Jigsaw	p. 195
Direction and Movement: Space Rocks	p. 227
Casual Games: Match Three	p. 267
Word Games: Hangman and Word Search	p. 297
Questions and Answers: Trivia and Quiz Games	p. 327
Action Games: Platform Games	p. 361
Game Worlds: Driving and Exploration Game	p. 393
Index	p. 429
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