7 replies to this topic

[HElwy]

I just know a bit of Python and Java (but not game programming), I'm preferring to start game programming using C# to be able to use the XNA.. So I had a few questions..

1. What's the best book/site for first-users?
2. (dumb question) Can C# be used to develop iOS/android games?

EDIT: thinking about this

http://www.gamedev.net/page/books/index.html/_/technical/directx-8/xna-40-game-development-by-example-beginners-guide-r1433

but will wait for suggestions if any...

Edited by HElwy, 19 May 2012 - 04:52 AM.

[Michael Tanczos]

I can definitely recommend that book from the link you posted. If you are a beginner it does a great job of explaining every detail of several different types of games. It doesn't throw you into the fire too quickly that you can't understand what is going on.

[Marvel Magnum]

That book is great. From personal experience, highly recommended. However, if you got a basic knowledge of C# before you start on that book it will be even better. Because it is not a C# book per se, it does not try to teach you C# too. However, since you already have some knowledge of Java, picking up C# will not be difficult. All the best with your XNA adventure.

[laztrezort]

2. (dumb question) Can C# be used to develop iOS/android games?

I don't know much (if anything) about developing for those platforms, but I do know Unity3D supports them, and C# is one of the scripting languages supported by Unity - so yes.

[NDraskovic]

I can recommend 2 great web sites for XNA - http://www.riemers.net/ and http://rbwhitaker.wikidot.com/xna-tutorials. They both have very detailed tutorials that can get you started (and even a bit further).

[shadowstep00]

Guys i am also thinking on starting learning C#. This will be my first language. I see that this book here: http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-2E-Real-World-Programming/dp/1449380344/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1337596566&sr=8-4 has really nice reviews... Do you recommend it? I also want to learn game programming.

[jischneider]

http://nelxon.com/resources/xdsk2.php

One of the best places to find XNA articles, examples, tutorials and source code.

[Confirm4Crit]

http://www.freewebs....a/tutorials.htm < This

Console based, then goes into XNA, but awesome resource, IMO

Edited by Confirm4Crit, 21 May 2012 - 11:10 PM.