Windows Game Programming For Dummies

LaMothe, André

ISBN 10: 0764503375 / ISBN 13: 9780764503375

Published by For Dummies, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Windows Game Programming For Dummies

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Ready to start creating your own Windows games but not sure where to begin? A little programming knowledge can go a long, long way when you′ve got the inside track to game programming with Windows Game Programming For Dummies.

Using the latest DirectX technology from Microsoft, veteran game designer Andre LaMothe takes you step–by–step through the process of creating your own games for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 98. After you understand the nuts and bolts of Windows programming, you can add music and sound effects, design your own artificial intelligence to create thinking" opponents, and use the powerful DirectX tools to build lightning–fast applications...all without having to suffer through the complicated coding requirements of MFC and C++.

All the tools you need to start writing (and selling) your own games are right here in Windows Game Programming For Dummies, along with a special CD–ROM loaded with the complete DirectX Software Developers Kit, code samples included in the book, state–of–the–art animation and modeling software, and lots of graphics and sound files to use in your own custom–built games."

About the Author:

About the Author André LaMothe is the CEO of Xtreme Games LLC. He is the author of many game programming books.