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Title:
Professional windows phone 7 game development : creating games using xna game studio 4
Personal Author:
Williams, Chris G.
Series Title:
Wrox professional guides
Series:
Wrox professional guides
Publication Information:
Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., Inc, 2011
Physical Description:
xxvii, 524 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780470922446
Title Subject:
Microsoft XNA (Computer file)

Windows phone (Computer file)
Subject Term:
Computer games -- Design

Computer games -- Programming
Added Author:
Clingerman, George W

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Summary

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Create the next generation of gaming titles for Windows Phone 7!

Providing an overview of developing games for Windows Phone 7 while working within XNA Game Studio 4, this comprehensive resource covers such essential topics as device/emulator, development tools, device orientation, tilt and accelerometer sensors, multi-touch, working with Cloud and Web services, and more. Three complete games are included within the book plus hands-on explanations and clear example codes help you gain a deeper understanding of the Windows Phone 7 features so that you can start building a game right away.

Serves as a comprehensive reference on Windows Phone 7 game development with XNA Game Studio 4 Includes real-world examples and anecdotes, making this book a popular choice for those taking their first steps into the game development industry Demonstrates how to program for device orientation, incorporate Touch Input, add music to a game, work with 3D, and take your game to the marketplace

Put your game face on and start designing games for Windows Phone 7 with Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development !


Author Notes

Chris G. Williams is a principal consultant for Magenic, delivering custom-built .NET solutions to clients. He is a Microsoft MVP in XNA/DirectX, and speaks regularly at user groups, code camps, and professional conferences.

George W. Clingerman is a business developer who works with .NET and SQL to build WinForm and web software. He also develops games, creates tutorials for beginning game development, and is a Microsoft MVP for XNA.