Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide, Second Edition

Bring your PC, Zune, and Xbox gaming visions to life with Microsoft XNA Game Studio

Develop complete 2D and 3D games with step-by-step hands-on instruction, advice, and tips from two industry professionals. Fully revised to cover the latest features, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide, Second Edition lays out the essentials of game programming alongside exciting examples and C# code samples. Learn how to create 3D models, virtual worlds, and add stunning animation. You'll also discover how to incorporate 3D audio into your projects and handle PC and game controller input devices.

Create, draw, and update XNA game windows and 3D objects

Add dazzling animation and fluid character motion

Render photorealistic terrains, landscapes, skies, and horizons

Program custom lighting and shading effects using HLSL

Integrate sound effects, game dashboards, and stat tracking

Work with game cameras, keyframes, sprites, and loaders

Design natural collision detection, ballistics, and particle effects

Develop, import, and control Quake II models using MilkShape