Fundamental 2D Game Programming with Java

Book Description

Learning the fundamentals of 2D game programming is the key to quickly building your game-development expertise. Understanding the elements of the 2D environment will provide a solid foundation in game creation, whether you stick with 2D or move on. Fundamental 2D Game Programming with Java teaches you the basics using Java, including application programming, full-screen games, input handling, matrix transformations, basic physics, intersection testing, collision detection, and much more. The book’s three parts cover: The Foundations (building a simple prototype game), the Polish (fine-tuning to create a satisfying gaming experience), and The Complete Game (creating an entire game from start to finish). Author and game developer Timothy Wright shares his toolkit of code and expertise to help you speed up the process of game programming in Java. Sharpen your Java skills and have a great time creating games with Fundamental 2D Game Programming with Java.

Table of contents

• Part I The foundations
  Chapter 1 Hello World
  Chapter 2 Input
  Chapter 3 Transformations
  Chapter 4 Time and Space
  Chapter 5 Simple Game Framework
  Chapter 6 Vector2f Updates
  Chapter 7 Intersection Testing
  Chapter 8 Game Prototype
• Part II The polish
  Chapter 9 Files and Resources
  Chapter 10 Images
  Chapter 11 Text
  Chapter 12 Threads
  Chapter 13 Sound
  Chapter 14 Deployment with ANT
  Chapter 15 Collision Detection
• Part III The complete game
  Chapter 16 Tools
  Chapter 17 Space Rocks
  Chapter 18 Conclusion
  Index

Fundamental 2D Game Programming with Java

How to Make a 2D Game in Java

Fundamental 2D Game Programming with Java