Game Programming with Silverlight

Description

Learn to program fun and challenging games using Silverlight, a rich, web-based
application that is ideal for rapid, casual game development. Game Programming with
Silverlight shows anyone interested in game design and development how to build
web-based games using any of the major operating systems and browsers. This comprehensive
guide walks readers through every feature of Silverlight used in game creation.
You'll get an introduction to Silverlight 3 and all of its cool features. After you're
comfortable with the application you'll learn how to create your game world, add
objects and animate them, incorporate sound and music, network your game and make
it multiplayer, and more! Each chapter covers a wide range of topics that you can
leverage to build just about any type of game using Silverlight.

CONTENTS:

Introduction;

Chapter 1: Silverlight 101;

Chapter 2: Getting Started;

Chapter 3: What's New with Silverlight 3;

Chapter 4: Silverlight Game Tips and Tricks;

Chapter 5: Creating the World;

Chapter 6: Object Management;

Chapter 7: Animation;

Chapter 8: The Client UI;

Chapter 9: Networking Support: Making It Multi-Player;

Chapter 10: Sound, Music, and Video;

Chapter 11: Extras