Beginning .NET Game Programming in C#

If you are interested in writing computer games or simulations in .NET, then the Apress book "Beginning .NET Game Programming" will prove to be a valuable resource. -- Kevin Wittmer, Dot Net Developer's Journal

The authors use a very friendly voice, and cite several well-known games as exhibits of the fundamentals they describe throughout the text. -- Jason Salas, Microsoft MVP, ASP.NET

This long-awaited title provides a clear introduction to game programming for you, C# programmers! Microsoft insiders have written an easy-to-read guide, so you can start programming games quickly. This book even includes an introduction to Managed DirectX9, and other advanced .NET features, like animation and sounds.

Code examples are actually complete games, and include .Nettrix, .Netterpillars, River Pla.NET, Magic KindergarteN., D-iNfEcT, Nettrix II (for the Pocket PC), and a version of the classic game, Spacewars.

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Beginning .NET Game Programming in C#
By David Weller, Alexamdre S Lobao, Ellen Hatton
Published by Apress, 2004
ISBN 1590593197, 9781590593196
440 pages