Learn IT - Books tags directx

Microsoft(R) XNA(TM) Unleashed: Graphics and Game Programming for Xbox 360 and Windows

Sams Publishing, 2007

Many developers became interested in programming because they saw a video game and thought, “How did they do that?” This book helps demystify what is required to make video games. Being able to write games on a next-generation console like the Xbox 360 has never been an option for the masses before. Now with the XNA Framework, games can...

Game Physics (Interactive 3d Technology Series)

Morgan Kaufmann, 2003

Game Physics is an introduction to the ideas and techniques needed to create physically realistic 3D graphic environments. As a companion volume to Dave Eberly's industry standard 3D Game Engine Design, Game Physics shares a similar practical approach and format. Dave includes simulations to...

32/64-bit 80x86 Assembly Language Architecture

Wordware Publishing, 2005

This book discusses 32- and 64-bit 80x 86 assembly language programming inclusive of the SIMD instruction supersets that bring the 80x86 processor into the realm of the supercomputer. This book can be used in a self-taught or academic environment.

The increasing complexity of programming environments provides a number of opportunities for...

Game Programming Gems 4 (Game Programming Gems Series)

Charles River, 2004

Uncover the secrets of the game industry's best programmers with the newest volume of the Game Programming Gems series With over 60 all new techniques, Game Programming Gems 4 continues to be the definitive resource for developers. Written by expert game developers who make today's amazing games, these articles not only provide quick solutions to...

Real-Time Rendering Tricks and Techniques in DirectX (Premier Press Game Development)

Course Technology PTR, 2002

The last several years have seen some exciting advances in the field of real-time graphics. Starting slowly for beginning programmers, this book begins by reviewing recent 3D graphics developments and with an introduction to vectors, matrices, colors, and lighting. Then, it's on to rendering graphics! Learn various vertex and pixel shader...

Programming the Nintendo Game Boy Advance: The Unofficial Guide (Game Development)

Course Technology PTR, 2005

Develop your own games for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance! Now you can write, compile, and run Game Boy programs right on your Windows desktop! "Programming the Nintendo Game Boy Advance: The Unofficial Guide" will show you how you can use the free HAM SDK to create your own games for the Game Boy Advance. When you?re ready to take the...

Developing Drivers with the Windows Driver Foundation

Microsoft Press, 2007

Get in-depth, expert guidance on developing drivers for Windows

Start developing robust drivers with expert guidance from the team who developed Windows Driver Foundation. This comprehensive book gets you up to speed quickly and goes beyond the fundamentals to help you extend your Windows development skills. You get best practices,...

Multiplayer Game Programming w/CD (Prima Tech's Game Development)

Course Technology PTR, 2002

Multiplayer Game Programming is the first technical guide to enable you to write a complete Internet-ready video game using DirectX 8. The first part of the book covers the history of online gaming, the architecture of multiplayer games, basic networking, and an introduction to Visual C++ and Windows programming. After you cover the basics, you'll...

OpenGL Game Programming w/CD (Prima Tech's Game Development)

Course Technology PTR, 2002

OpenGL® Game Programming teaches you how to use OpenGL to create dynamic 3D environments and effects for use in game development. Beginning with the histories of OpenGL and Microsoft® DirectX®, programming essentials for Microsoft Windows®, and 3D theory, you'll quickly move on to lessons on the functionality of OpenGL. Most of the...

Microsoft Jscript.NET Programming

Sams Publishing, 2001

This book provides a comprehensive transition from JScript to the .NET Framework/platform including coverage of JScript.NET (language), ASP.NET, and Windows Forms. The book will discuss the language changes to ease the developer into working with the new syntax. and then several chapters on ASP.NET will correlate the differences between the former...

3D Game Engine Programming (Game Development Series)

Course Technology PTR, 2004

Developing your own 3D game engine can be a demanding task. If you?re up for the challenge, then "3D Game Engine Programming" is ready to take you through each step. All you need to begin is a working knowledge of C or C++and basic knowledge of the DirectX and Direct3D interfaces. With these skills behind you, you?re ready to tackle the...

The Microsoft DirectX 9 Programmable Graphics Pipeline

Microsoft Press, 2003

Interactive 3-D graphics is one of the most rapidly advancing technologies ever applied to entertainment. The clear trend of increasing entertainment richness and sophistication that started with the era of Pong shows no sign of slowing.

Over the next few years, the visual quality and realism of interactive 3-D graphics will grow to...

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