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Benjamin Nitschke. Professional XNA Game Programming

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Year:2007
Pages:504
ISBN:9780470126776

Professional XNA Game Programming

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Eric Lengyel. Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics

Publisher:Course Technology PTR
Year:2011
Pages:576
ISBN:1435458869

This updated third edition illustrates the mathematical concepts that a game developer needs to develop 3D computer graphics and game engines at the professional level. It starts at a fairly basic level in areas such as vector geometry and linear algebra, and then progresses to more advanced topics in 3D programming such as illumination and visibility determination. Particular attention is given to derivations of key results, ensuring that the reader is not forced to endure gaps in the theory. The book assumes a working knowledge of trigonometry and calculus, but also includes sections that review the important tools used from these disciplines, such as trigonometric identities, differential equations, and Taylor series. The third edition expands upon topics that include projections, ...

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Peter Walsh. The Zen of Direct3D Game Programming

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ISBN:0761534296

Whether you're a professional programmer looking to get up to speed on DirectX® 8.0 or a hobbyist new to game programming, this book will be your ultimate guide to programming amazing 3D computer graphics with Microsoft® Direct3D® 8.0! It provides a solid introduction to interactive entertainment engineering, Windows® programming, and advanced graphical techniques. Inside you'll find deep coverage of 2D graphics, including using double buffering, page flipping, programming a bitmap font engine, and creating a Quake-style programmable console. Read on to learn sophisticated 3D graphics programming techniques such as bilinear filtering, texturing, materials, lights, and how to develop an object-orientated frame based object hierarchy inorder to simulate amazingly realistic animation ...

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Alan Gershenfeld, Mark Loparco, Cecilia Barajas. Game Plan: The Insider's Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business

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ISBN:0312275048

The $20 billion computer and video gaming business is the fastest-growing entertainment medium in the world?on track to surpass both the movie and record businesses. More than 200 million computer and video games are sold to the 140 million gamers in America every year. Game Plan: The Insiders Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business is the first book that clearly explains how to get a foot in the door to this incredibly dynamic and exciting field. This essential guide includes everything job seekers need to know about: · How the computer and video game business really works · How to break into the industry · How to get your dream game made · The many different jobs in the field · Surviving and thriving in the marketplace Three top game veterans ...