Synopsis

The book introduces readers to the technologies and software engineering practices used in the game industry today. It helps readers learn the basics of creating a PC game based on DirectX. The topic is effectively branched into two parts: game architecture and game programming. The examples and programming codes are practical and interesting to implement, hence providing a very engaging readership experience. It expects the reader to be familiar with C and C++ programming and have a very basic understanding of Windows programming. Once done, the readers will be able to build their first game on Windows by writing their own graphics and logic engine.

Part A Game Architecture

•  Core Game Design
•  Initial Design
•  Technical Aspects of Game Design
•  Building Blocks
•  Initial Architecture Design
•  Development

Part B Game Programming

•  Technologies
•  Design Practices
•  Building Your Game
•  User Interface Programming and Input Devices
•  2D Drawing and DirectX
•  Initialization and Main Loop
•  Loading and Caching Game Resources
•  3D Graphics and 3D Engines

• Paperback
• Publisher: Wiley India
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9788126528875
• Product dimensions: 20 x 14 x 4 cm