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Microsoft Xna Game Studio 4.0: Learn Programming Now!: How to program for Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Zune devices, and more

Microsoft Xna Game Studio 4.0: Learn Programming Now!: How to program for Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Zune devices, and more

by Rob Miles

Microsoft Press | February 13, 2011 | Trade Paperback

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Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360®, Windows® Phone 7, or Windows-based PC-as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project-adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required!

  • Learn XNA and C# fundamentals-and increase the challenge with each chapter
  • Write code to create and control game behavior
  • Build your game's display-from graphics and text to lighting and 3-D effects
  • Capture and cue sounds
  • Process input from keyboards and gamepads
  • Create features for one or multiple players
  • Tweak existing games-and invent totally new ones
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Microsoft Xna Game Studio 4.0: Learn Programming Now!: How to program for Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Zune devices, and more

Microsoft Xna Game Studio 4.0: Learn Programming Now!: How to program for Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360, Zune devices, and more

by Rob Miles

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Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360®, Windows® Phone 7, or Windows-based PC-as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project-adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required!

  • Learn XNA and C# fundamentals-and increase the challenge with each chapter
  • Write code to create and control game behavior
  • Build your game's display-from graphics and text to lighting and 3-D effects
  • Capture and cue sounds
  • Process input from keyboards and gamepads
  • Create features for one or multiple players
  • Tweak existing games-and invent totally new ones

About the Author

Rob Miles has been teaching computer programming for more than 25 years. An expert on Visual C#® and a Microsoft® MVP for Device Application Development, Rob enjoys inspiring new and experienced programmers. As well as writing his own games, programs, and poetry, Rob has consulted on a wide range of commercial software projects.

About the Book

Now you can build your own games for your Xbox 360(R), Windows(R) Phone 7, or Windows-based PC--as you learn the underlying concepts for computer programming. Use this hands-on guide to dive straight into your first project--adding new tools and tricks to your arsenal as you go. No experience required!
Learn XNA and C# fundamentals--and increase the challenge with each chapter Write code to create and control game behavior Build your game's display--from graphics and text to lighting and 3-D effects Capture and cue sounds Process input from keyboards and gamepads Create features for one or multiple players Tweak existing games--and invent totally new ones

Format: Trade Paperback

Published: February 13, 2011

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 0735651574

ISBN - 13: 9780735651579

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