Mobile Device Game Development explores game development tools and practices for the rapidly growing mobile device market. The text uses the AppForge® MobileVB SDK and Paint Shop Pro® in conjunction with Visual Basic® to create games that can be played on numerous mobile game devices(e.g., Palm, Nokia, and PocketPC). The book and companion CD-ROM include tutorials and sample games to provide the reader with hands-on experience in creating games such as slot machines, card games, baseball, children's games, and more. Also on the CD-ROM are graphics, sound effects, and source code. The book addresses specific content issues that arise when switching from a PC game programming environment to that of a smaller device, such as the creation of graphics for a small screen.

Features

• Emphasizes the AppForge Visual Basic add-on tool that allows VB programmers to easily and effectively build on their past experience as they make the transition to MobileVB
• Covers all the newest hand-held technologies, including Palm POSE, Nokia Communicator, and Pocket PC
• Written for new developers as well as experienced developers looking to write games for mobile devices (includes review of VB and MobileVB)
• CD-ROM includes a demo of AppForge Crossfire, Paint Shop Pro , graphics, sound effects, and source code