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Millions of computer enthusiasts spend hours playing computer games, thinking of cool effects and actions they would add if they knew how. Well now they can put their creative minds to work and create the games they dreamed of, with this exciting new book. All the tools needed to create quality games are provided including a FREE copy of THE GAMES FACTORY(TGF) 32 bit development tool. This completely icon based engine is the world's only drag and drop tool. There is no code, just events that are pieced together from icon menus. Computer game programming doesn't get any easier or more affordable than this.

-FREE Copy of 32 bit Windows game development tool THE GAMES FACTORY (originally called Klik&Play). Also includes a free upgrade module for Klik&Play users. -Free code for four commercial quality arcade games. -Lessons on designing and authoring provided through game details. -Details on how to create various types of games, including Scrolling Shoot 'Em Up, -Platform, Strategy, Puzzle, Multimedia applications, and Online Games. -Information on how to get your game distributed commercially and a website available to post your game and let others test it out!

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KEY FEATURES
-- Written by developers of successful games who want to share their insights and experiences with aspiring developers.

--Includes a FREE version of The Games Factory created especially for this book that allows readers to save and trade .GAM files with other TGF Users.

--Detailed tutorials and in-depth definitions of terminology and concepts, provide a real understanding of the development porcess and explain the basics of image creation and sound. Also teaches how to use TGF to create screen savers and other useful applications.

--Covers the history of computer games for the beginning and to what's coming in the future.

ON THE CD
The Windows CD includess a free version of TGF, sample games to play and explore, useful image and sound utilities, and other valuable tools and assets for a complete game creation package. The games created with this version can only be saved as .GAM files to be played on machines with TGF.

About the Author:
Luke Ahearn is the owner of Goldtree Games, the creator of Dead Recokoning and Sorcerer. He has also written a number of articles for the game industry and is the authorug of the forthcoming Designing 3D Games That Sell!

Mike Whalen has worked in the game industry for seven years, as a writer, art director, and designer. He resides in New Orleans, Lousinana.

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  • PublisherCharles River Media
  • Publication date2000
  • ISBN 10 1886801487
  • ISBN 13 9781886801486
  • BindingCD-ROM
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages383
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Luke Ahearn; Michael Whalen
Published by Charles River Media (2000)
ISBN 10: 1886801487 ISBN 13: 9781886801486
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. New CD-ROM still sealed and unused in pouch- " For aspiring game developers and creative game players who want to create their own games, this book provides all the tools needed without any programming skills. Written by the developers of the award-winning Dead Reckoning and Sorcerer, this book uses The Games Factory "drag-and-drop" 32-bit development tool, and The PIE 3D GCS, to teach game creation from conception to completion.-- Includes a Free version of The Games Factory created especially for this book that allows readers to save and trade .GAM files with other TGF users. -- Detailed tutorials walk you through the creation of several games, describing step-by-step features for character development, weaponry, scoring, scenery, and sound effects. Also teaches how to use TGF to create screen savers and other useful applications -- Covers the history of computer games, storyboarding, terminology, and joystick vs. keyboard controlling.". Seller Inventory # 012213

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