{"product_id":"windows-game-programming-for-dummies-second-edition","title":"Windows Game Programming for Dummies  Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe multimedia and computer-games industry has exploded in recent years. Games have gotten incredibly sophisticated and incredibly entertaining. The programs used to create them have improved also  to the point that you dont necessarily have to be a nerd deluxe to do it yourself. Even so  game programming can be challenging even if youre a veteran C\/C programmer and licensed technogeek. Challenging  sure but also incredibly cool. Using DirectX the latest and greatest technology for making games on PCs Windows Game Programming For Dummies will help you write just about any 2D game you can conjure. Now updated to cover new DirectX and Windows releases  your friendly yellow-and-black companion and bonus CD-ROM sidekick will show you: The basics of video game design The nuts and bolts of Windows programming How to work with DirectX and play with DirectDraw How to make a real game  with an actual  step-by-step example How to market your mind-blowing new creation The ten biggest mistakes made by game programmers and how to avoid them From graphics to sound to input and installation  legendary game developer and Xtreme Games CEO Andre LaMothe takes you right into the guts of the game in an entertaining style that wont send you retreating to the nearest joystick. Andres witty  hes tons of fun  and before you know it hell have you up to speed on: Setting up your game programming workstation Getting into DirectDraw: animation techniques  bitmaps  color keying  and more Adding Direct X subsystems such as DirectSound  DirectInput  and AutoPlay Getting your hands dirty by making a real game The physics of asteroids and other flying objects: time  velocity  force  and all that Game programming websites  downloads  3D engines  usenet groups  and more! The free CD-ROM includes Microsoft DirectX application programming interface SDK v. 8.1; Paint Shop Pro evaluation version; examples  games  and source code from the book;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966522486837,"sku":"ByrdShop_0764516787","price":60.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780764516788.jpg?v=1770566450","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/windows-game-programming-for-dummies-second-edition","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}