Windows 95 Game Developers Guide Using the Game Sdk

by Morrison, Michael; Weems, Randy

• ISBN13: 9780672306617
• ISBN10: 0672306611
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-01-01
• Publisher: Sams

Summary

The Windows 95 Game Programming Developer's Guide Using the Game SDK explains the details of the Game SDK with examples that help you develop games for Windows 95. Written in a straightforward manner, this book efficiently delivers the information you need.
You'll quickly learn the elements of game development. Unique tips and techniques to using DirectDraw, DirectSound, and DirectPlay will help you create professional games that you can market.
If you're programming games for Windows 95, the Windows 95 Game Developer's Guide Using the Game SDK delivers the information you need to succeed.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Elements of Game Development	p. 3
Objected-Oriented Game Programming	p. 13
A Windows Programming Primer	p. 27
The Keyboard	p. 49
The Mouse	p. 65
Joysticks	p. 81
Windows GDI	p. 111
Windows DIBs	p. 119
DirectDraw Fundamentals	p. 151
Using DirectDraw	p. 165
Creating Graphics	p. 205
Animation Theory	p. 225
Implementing Animation	p. 237
Waves	p. 271
DirectSound Fundamentals	p. 293
Using DirectSound	p. 305
Music	p. 333
Creating Sound and Music	p. 361
Multiplayer Game Theory	p. 375
DirectPlay Fundamentals	p. 391
Using DirectPlay	p. 403
Designing Space Out	p. 457
Implementing Space Out	p. 463
Developing Your Game	p. 525
Distributing Your Game	p. 535
App. A The Windows Component Object Model	p. 547
App. B CD-ROM Optimization Techniques	p. 561
App. C Keeping Up to Date on Windows Game Development	p. 569
Index	p. 575
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