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Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide, Second Edition

Authors: Stephen Cawood, Pat McGee
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Category: Book

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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 560
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1

ISBN: 0071614060
EAN: 9780071614061
ASIN: 0071614060

Publication Date: April 23, 2009
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Product Description

Bring your PC, Zune, and Xbox gaming visions to life with Microsoft XNA Game Studio

Develop complete 2D and 3D games with step-by-step hands-on instruction, advice, and tips from two industry professionals. Fully revised to cover the latest features, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide, Second Edition lays out the essentials of game programming alongside exciting examples and C# code samples. Learn how to create 3D models, virtual worlds, and add stunning animation. You'll also discover how to incorporate 3D audio into your projects and handle PC and game controller input devices.

Create, draw, and update XNA game windows and 3D objects
Add dazzling animation and fluid character motion
Render photorealistic terrains, landscapes, skies, and horizons
Program custom lighting and shading effects using HLSL
Integrate sound effects, game dashboards, and stat tracking
Work with game cameras, keyframes, sprites, and loaders
Design natural collision detection, ballistics, and particle effects
Develop, import, and control Quake II models using MilkShape

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