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Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame : Create Stunning Video Games
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Apress L. P.
ISBN-10
1590598725
ISBN-13
9781590598726
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59157410
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xxiv, 316 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame : Create Stunning Video Games Using Popular Open Source Technologies!
Publication Year
2007
Subject
Programming / Games, Software Development & Engineering / General, Programming / Open Source, Programming Languages / Python
Features
New Edition
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
28.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2009-278911
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
794.815262
Table Of Content
Introducing Python.- Exploring Python.- Introducing Pygame.- Creating Visuals.- Making Things Move.- Accepting User Input.- Take Me to Your Leader.- Moving into the Third Dimension.- Exploring the Third Dimension.- Making Things Go Boom.- Lights, Camera, Action!.- Setting the Scene with OpenGL.
Edition Description
New Edition
Synopsis
This book provides an introductory resource for learning how to create compelling games using the open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library. It provides a comprehensive introduction to games development using these technologies., Like music and movies, video games are rapidly becoming an integral part of our lives. Over the years, you've yearned for every new gaming console, mastered each blockbuster within weeks after its release, and have even won a local gaming competition or two. But lately you've been spending a lot of time thinking about a game idea of your own, or are exploring the possibility of making a career of this vibrant and growing industry. But where should you begin? Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame is written with the budding game developer in mind, introducing games development through the Python programming language and the popular Pygame games development library. Authored by industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, who worked on the MotorStorm game for PlayStation 3, you'll be privy to insights that will not only help you to exploit Pygame to its maximum potential, but also make you a more creative and knowledgeable games developer all round. Learn how to create advanced games by taking advantage of the popular open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library Learn about coding gaming preferences, sound, visual effects, and joystick/keyboard interaction Discover the concepts that are crucial to success in today's gaming industry, such as support for multiple platforms, and granting users the ability to extend and customize your games, Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame provides readers with an introductory resource for learning how to create compelling games using the open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library. Authored by industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, readers are treated to not only a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development using these popular technologies, but also capitalize upon numerous tips and tricks Will has accumulated over his career of both creating games for some of the world's largest gaming developers and his own products.
LC Classification Number
QA76.76.C672
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