Beginning Game Programming, 2e

DESCRIPTION

Develop the essential skills you need to take your game ideas from concept to reality! Whether you want to create simple games for your own enjoyment or you are ready to create prototypes that will help you get your foot in the door professionally, Beginning Game Programming, Second Edition contains the techniques to help you reach your goals. If you have a basic understanding of C, this unique guide covers everything you need in order to create your own 2D and 3D games in C and DirectX 9. You'll learn how to develop each element of your game-- from creating your own 3D models and loading them with DirectX 9 code to enhancing the artwork and creating sound for your game. Using the skills you learn within each chapter, you'll develop your own game library-- a tool which reaches far beyond the pages of this book and can be used for future game projects. Put each of your newfound skills to use as you create your own complete, fully functional 3D game, using collision detection, with real 3D models. If you're ready to turn your ideas into actual games, then your journey begins here!

Table of Contents

Ch. 1 Getting started with Windows and DirectX 3
Ch. 2 Windows programming basics 23
Ch. 3 Windows messaging and event handling 35
Ch. 4 The real-time game loop 53
Ch. 5 Your first DirectX graphics program 73
Ch. 6 Bitmaps and surfaces 91
Ch. 7 Drawing animated sprites 111
Ch. 8 Advanced sprite programming 139
Ch. 9 Jamming with DirectX audio 159
Ch. 10 Handling input devices 183
Ch. 11 3D graphics fundamentals 211
Ch. 12 Creating your own 3D models with Anim8or 239
Ch. 13 Working with 3D model files 285
Ch. 14 Complete game project