Game programming with Visual Basic. NET

Game Programming with Visual Basic.NET engages students to learn programming in a context they are interested in and can relate to. The design and creation of games provides the opportunity for creativity, entertainment and intellectual challenge. Students learning to create games in a professional programming environment such as Visual Basic.NET are learning skills that can be transferred to the IT industry. Theory and practical examples of gaming aimed at the secondary school student. The text does not presume high level programming skills yet it takes the students to a satisfying level of proficiency. Fun, interesting and challenging examples from a wide variety of gaming genres. The textbook can be used for instruction in game programming or general programming, as it provides a set of techniques for handling many of the less documented (and most wanted) features of Visual Basic.NET CD-ROM features. Fully developed programming examples and solutions to the programming tasks. A wide collection of graphics for use in the programming examples and tasks. Sets of reusable add-ins in the form of Visual Basic.NET classes and modules specifically designed for game programming.