Collaborative Online Game Creation [Paperback]

Nanu Swamy (Author), Naveena Swamy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 2009

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!

Product Details

• Paperback: 346 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (February 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584505605
• ISBN-13: 978-1584505600
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,777,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick for any gamer's library, February 21, 2010

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Collaborative Online Game Creation tells how to build custom Flash games online, showing game developers how to use a browser-based rich media application GameBrix to achieve online game goals. All the basics for creating and sharing browser-based games are covered here, making for a top pick for any gamer's library.