Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0 Learn Programming Now!

by Miles, Rob

• ISBN13: 9780735625228
• ISBN10: 0735625220
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-13
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

This engaging, learn-by-doing guide combines fun and games with the fundamentals of computer programming. Computer programming often has a reputation as being mired in details and short on fun. Now Xbox gamers and aspiring developers can have fun while learning hands-on how to create and customize Xbox 360 games! With XNA Game Studio and Visual C# 2005, beginning programmers can easily modify existing Xbox gamesand even learn how to build their own!

Author Biography

Rob Miles has been teaching computer programming for more than 25 years. An expert on Visual C#(R) and a Microsoft MVP for Device Application Development, Rob enjoys inspiring new and experienced programmers. As well as writing his own games, programs, and poetry, Rob has consulted on a wide range of commercial software projects.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Computers, Xboxes, C#, XNA, and You	p. 3
Programs, Data, and Pretty Colors	p. 19
Getting Player Input	p. 41
Using the XNA framework
Displaying Images	p. 61
Writing Text	p. 81
Creating a Multiplayer Game	p. 101
Playing Sounds	p. 111
Creating a Timer	p. 131
Reading Text Input	p. 143
Games and Programming
Using C# Methods to Solve Problems	p. 163
A Game as a C# Program	p. 189
Games, Objects, and State	p. 207
Creating Gameplay	p. 225
Making Complete Games	p. 243
Pop Quiz Answers	p. 263
Glossary	p. 275
Index	p. 297
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