Collaborative Online Game Creation For Fun & Learning

Description

Get ready to flex your creativity as you build custom Flash games online. Collaborative
Online Game Creation shows anyone interested in game development
how to create Flash-based games using GameBrix, a browser-based rich media
application that runs on any Internet platform. GameBrix provides you with a
comprehensive toolset to help you build games online. You'll begin by working
through the steps necessary to set up your GameBrix account and then get an
introduction to the application. Once you're comfortable, you'll start creating your
very own Flash games, following the step-by-step instructions, and adding animations,
objects, and more as you progress through the book. You'll even explore
some introductory ActionScript programming concepts. Screenshots, graphics,
game templates, and helpful tips and tricks will guide you through the game
building process, and end-of-chapter summaries ensure you'll understand all the
concepts covered. Collaborative Online Game Creation provides you with everything
you need to create and share browser-based Flash games. It even includes
a 30-day trial subscription to the GameBrix portal so you can start building
games right away.
All you need to get started are some basic computer skills and a love of
games. No previous programming experience required!

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Building Flash Games Online

Chapter 2 Introduction to GameBrix

Chapter 3 Creating Flash Games with GameBrix Express

Chapter 4 Creating Flash Games with GameBrix Builder

Chapter 5 Drawing with GameBrix Animator

Chapter 6 Building a Platform Game

Chapter 7 Building a Banner Game

Chapter 8 Scripting with ActionScript 2.0

Chapter 9 Building a Labyrinth Game

Chapter 10 Collaboration- Join Forces with Friends and Build Games

Chapter 11 Building a Puzzle Game

Chapter 12 Building an E-Learning Math Game

Chapter 13 Going Green: Build a Recycling Game

Appendix A - GameBrix References