Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame

From Novice to Professional
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-59059-872-6
Verlag: Apress

Buch, Englisch, 316 Seiten, Format (B × H): 180 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 653 g

This book 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 a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development using these popular technologies. They can also capitalize upon numerous tips and tricks the author has accumulated over his career creating games for some of the world's largest gaming developers.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

McGugan, Will

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle Computerspiele, Internetspiele
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Spiele-Programmierung, Rendering, Animation

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Will McGugan is a software developer living and working in northwest England. He has worked in video games and computer graphics since the early days of 3D and has created several shareware games in his spare time. Will works for Evolution Studios, one of the world's leading games development studios. He also has extensive experience in application development, having worked in the field of user interface creation and video conferencing. His current interests include application and web development in Python. Outside of work, Will enjoys juggling and cycling, although not at the same time. For more information on Will's current work and various musings, visit his blog at WillMcGugan.com.