Mobile Device Game Development explores game development tools and
practices for the rapidly growing mobile device market. The text
uses the AppForge MobileVB SDK and Paint Shop Pro in conjunction
with Visual Basic to create games that can be played on numerous
mobile game devices (e.g., Palm, Nokia, and PocketPC). The book and
companion CD-ROM include tutorials and sample games to provide the
reader with hands-on experience in creating games such as slot
machines, card games, baseball, children's games, and more. Also on
the CD-ROM are graphics, sound effects, and source code. The book
addresses specific content issues that arise when switching from a
PC game programming environment to that of a smaller device, such
as the creation of graphics for a small screen.
Features:
* Emphasizes the AppForge Visual Basic add-on tool that allows VB
programmers to easily and effectively build on their past
experience as they make the transition to MobileVB
* Covers all the newest hand-held technologies, including Palm
POSE, Nokia Communicator, and Pocket PC
* Written for new developers as well as experienced developers
looking to write games for mobile devices (includes review of VB
and MobileVB)
* CD-ROM includes a demo of AppForge Crossfire, Paint Shop Pro ,
graphics, sound effects, and source code
On the CD-ROM!
The CD-ROM included with this book includes all of the necessary
tools (with the exception of Visual Basic) to write the programs
that are developed in each chapter. It also includes full-color
images of all of the figures in the book and the source code, sound
files, and executable files for the sample projects
* Applications - Appforge Crossfire Trial - An add-on to VB which
brings the world of cross-platform mobile device development to VB
programmers; Paint Shop Pro 8 Trial - One of the best graphics
programs for game developers, great for creating 2D art for for
your games.
* Projects - Arranged by chapter and includes the source code for
every sample in the book
* Figures - The full-color version of all the figures in the book.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Please consult the Appendix for details, especially for specific
products. General Requirements: Microsoft Visual Basic 6 or above
with Service Pack 5; Windows 2000, XP; Pentium-based PC; 200MB of
free space to install the examples; 32MB RAM; CD-ROM drive;

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