Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides both hobbyists and experi-enced programmers with the information they need to take advantage of Microsoft's powerful XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio to produce professional-level games for both the PC and the Xbox 360. Beginners learn the fundamentals of 2D game develop-ment, creating a complete top-down shooter. Intermediate and advanced users can jump right into 3D game development and create a version of the 2D game that takes advantage of hardware acceleration using High-Level Shader Language (HLSL). Learn how to: Build an input system to receive events from devices; Use the Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT) to integrate sounds and music into your game; Design difficulty systems to tailor your game to players with different skill levels; Create a multi-player game using the net-working features of the XNA Framework; Implement an achievement system to provide incentive for continued play of your game.
