Description: I have long felt that VB is a valid option for the production of high quality games. Most game programmers disagree with this and think the only real option is to use VC++. These programmers should really read this book- it will do away with this commonly held misconception! The truth is, most windows API's and DirectX functions work just as fast or nearly as fast with VB as with VC++. However, the ease of use of VB will likely cut the production time in half. This book clearly presents just about everything one needs to program games with VB and DirectX. I am not talking about silly shareware-quality card games like so many other VB game books present, but rather high end professional quality 2D and 3D game engines. I am going to be teaching a programming class next year. I feel that game programming is the best way to teach the subject as it covers just about every aspect of prgramming in a fun and exciting way. I have been looking for a good book to use for this class but I always ..
ISBN:
193184125X
Release Date:
02 January, 2002
List Price:
$47.99
Author:
Jonathan S. Harbour
Publisher:
Premier Press
Last Updated:
06/26/2003
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