Overview
- The first and only current book to cover the popular open source Pygame games development library, readers stand to gain valuable technical insight into one of the computing industry's hottest sectors
- Throughout the book, readers follow along with the creation of a real-world, freely downloadable video game
- Authored by video game industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, who has worked with several leading games development companies on several high-profile projects
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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
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Book Title: Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame
Book Subtitle: From Novice to Professional
Authors: Will McGugan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-0325-4
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Apress Access Books, Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Copyright Information: Will McGugan 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-59059-872-6Published: 19 October 2007
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4302-0325-4Published: 22 December 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 316
Topics: Game Development, Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems