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Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX

by Allen Sherrod
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Overview

Make your own games using DirectX 10 and C++ with Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX, Second Edition. Written for experienced programmers who want to learn DirectX 10 and how to apply it to game creation, this book goes in-depth with DirectX 10 and each of its subsystems. Every part of the gamedevelopment process is covered and you'll apply your existing game-development skills to the new techniques and tools covered in the book. Beginning with an introduction to DirectX and Direct3D, you'll work your way through graphical interfaces, animation paths,advanced lighting and shadows,various surfacemapping techniques, and even sound. One topic is covered per chapter and end-of-chapter questions help you practice and reinforce your new skills.Whether you're a current gamedevelopment student or a professional developer, you'll find the information and techniques you need to gain a clear understanding of game programming with DirectX 10.

Synopsis

Make your own games using DirectX 10 and C++ with Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX, Second Edition. Written for experienced programmers who want to learn DirectX 10 and how to apply it to game creation, this book goes in-depth with DirectX 10 and each of its subsystems. Every part of the gamedevelopment process is covered and you'll apply your existing game-development skills to the new techniques and tools covered in the book. Beginning with an introduction to DirectX and Direct3D, you'll work your way through graphical interfaces, animation paths,advanced lighting and shadows,various surfacemapping techniques, and even sound. One topic is covered per chapter and end-of-chapter questions help you practice and reinforce your new skills.Whether you're a current gamedevelopment student or a professional developer, you'll find the information and techniques you need to gain a clear understanding of game programming with DirectX 10.

About the Author, Allen Sherrod

Allen Sherrod, a DeVry University graduate in the Computer Information Systems program, has authored games and graphics related books including Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX (first and second editions), Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design & Architecture and Data Structures and Algorithms for Game Developers. Allen is also the host of UltimateGameProgramming.com. He has written for Game Developer magazine and Gamasutra.com, and is the founder of Re-Inventing Games & Graphics, Inc.

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 2009
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Pages
496
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781584505594

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