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Program Arcade Games: With Python and Pygame

AUTHOR Craven, Paul
PUBLISHER Apress (12/28/2015)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
Description
  • A first to market book on arcade aspect of game development using Python, although there is a self-published book that is arguably another.
  • Python is a highly relevant and SEO meme for revenue purposes in ebook subscription databases like Safari, Books24x7 and SpringerLink.
  • Python and its various APIs were also highly relevant in MIS, StackOverFlow and is a top programming language on the Tiobe language index.
  • The author was in the gaming industry for 15 years before deciding to teach full time at Simpson College.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781484217894
ISBN-10: 1484217896
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0004
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Page Count: 392
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 7.00 x 0.85 x 10.00 inches
Weight: 1.58 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Illustrated
Country of Origin: NL
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | Languages - Python
Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General
Computers | Programming - Games
Dewey Decimal: 791.815
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This fine book shows you how to build fun, cool arcade games using the Python programming language and the PyGame framework, a Python-based game application development engine. Use Python and Pygame to learn and build arcade games!
What You'll Learn
  • How to create quiz games
  • How to start using graphics
  • How to create and animate graphics
  • How to integrate and use game controllers
  • How to add sound and bitmapped graphics
  • How to build grid-based games
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publisher marketing
  • A first to market book on arcade aspect of game development using Python, although there is a self-published book that is arguably another.
  • Python is a highly relevant and SEO meme for revenue purposes in ebook subscription databases like Safari, Books24x7 and SpringerLink.
  • Python and its various APIs were also highly relevant in MIS, StackOverFlow and is a top programming language on the Tiobe language index.
  • The author was in the gaming industry for 15 years before deciding to teach full time at Simpson College.
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