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ISBN 10: 0470922443 
ISBN 13: 9780470922446
Author: Chris G Williams, George W Clingerman

Create the next generation of gaming titles for Windows Phone 7!

Providing an overview of developing games for Windows Phone 7 while working within XNA Game Studio 4, this comprehensive resource covers such essential topics as device/emulator, development tools, device orientation, tilt and accelerometer sensors, multi-touch, working with Cloud and Web services, and more. Three complete games are included within the book plus hands-on explanations and clear example codes help you gain a deeper understanding of the Windows Phone 7 features so that you can start building a game right away.

• Serves as a comprehensive reference on Windows Phone 7 game development with XNA Game Studio 4
• Includes real-world examples and anecdotes, making this book a popular choice for those taking their first steps into the game development industry
• Demonstrates how to program for device orientation, incorporate Touch Input, add music to a game, work with 3D, and take your game to the marketplace

  Put your game face on and start designing games for Windows Phone 7 with Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development!

Professional Windows Phone 7 Game Development Creating Games using XNA Game Studio 4 1st Table of contents:

• Part I: Getting Started with Windows Phone 7 and XNA

  • Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Phone 7 and XNA Game Studio 4.0
    • Overview of Windows Phone 7 platform and its features for gaming
    • Introduction to XNA Game Studio 4.0 and its capabilities
    • Setting up your development environment (Visual Studio, WP7 SDK, XNA)
    • Creating your first basic XNA project for Windows Phone 7
    • Deploying to the emulator and a physical device
  • Chapter 2: The Core of an XNA Game
    • Understanding the Game class and its lifecycle (Initialize, LoadContent, Update, Draw, UnloadContent)
    • Game components and services
    • GameTime and managing game loops
    • Basic project structure and content pipeline overview
  • Chapter 3: Input for Mobile Devices
    • Handling Touch Input (multi-touch, gestures)
    • Working with the Accelerometer and Gyroscope (tilt, motion)
    • Device Orientation and Display Management (portrait vs. landscape)
    • Using the Microphone (audio input)
    • Supporting virtual keypads and physical buttons (if applicable)

• Part II: 2D Graphics and Animation

  • Chapter 4: Working with 2D Sprites and Textures
    • Loading and displaying textures
    • SpriteBatch for 2D drawing
    • Basic sprite manipulation (position, rotation, scale, color)
    • SpriteFonts for rendering text
  • Chapter 5: Animation and Effects
    • Creating sprite sheet animations
    • Advanced sprite batching techniques
    • Color blending and transparency
    • Basic shader effects for 2D (if introduced simply)
  • Chapter 6: Collision Detection in 2D
    • Bounding boxes and bounding circles
    • Pixel-perfect collision detection
    • Responding to collisions

• Part III: Sound, Music, and Game State Management

  • Chapter 7: Adding Audio to Your Game
    • Playing SoundEffects (short, one-shot sounds)
    • Playing Songs (background music)
    • Controlling volume, pitch, and panning
    • Audio engine considerations for mobile
  • Chapter 8: Managing Game State
    • Introduction to game states (title screen, main menu, gameplay, pause, game over)
    • Implementing a simple state machine
    • Loading and unloading content based on state

• Part IV: Advanced Topics and Platform Features

  • Chapter 9: Working with 3D Graphics (Introduction)
    • Basic 3D concepts (vertices, models, cameras)
    • Loading and displaying 3D models (using the content pipeline)
    • Simple lighting and effects in 3D
    • (Note: Full 3D graphics could be a separate book, this would be an introduction for WP7)
  • Chapter 10: Persisting Game Data (Storage)
    • Saving and loading game data (Isolated Storage)
    • Using XML or binary serialization for game progress
    • Player preferences and high scores
  • Chapter 11: Networking and Web Services (for online features)
    • Introduction to connecting to web services from WP7
    • Basic HTTP requests and responses
    • Working with JSON or XML data from services
    • (Potentially: Leaderboards, simple multiplayer concepts via services)
  • Chapter 12: Integrating with Device Features
    • Vibration control
    • Using the camera for game elements (e.g., textures, backgrounds)
    • GPS and Location Services (if relevant for game mechanics)
    • Live Tiles and Push Notifications (basic integration for game updates)

• Part V: Preparing for the Marketplace

  • Chapter 13: Performance Optimization
    • Profiling your XNA game
    • Memory management and garbage collection
    • Optimizing rendering and update loops
    • Dealing with frame rate drops
  • Chapter 14: Monetization and Advertising
    • (Likely brief overview given the time period)
    • Strategies for in-app purchases (if applicable via marketplace features)
    • Integrating advertising (if SDKs were available for XNA WP7 at the time)
  • Chapter 15: Submitting Your Game to the Windows Phone Marketplace
    • Microsoft App Hub (or equivalent developer portal)
    • Packaging your XNA game for submission
    • Certification requirements and common pitfalls
    • Marketing and promoting your game

• Chapter 16: Complete Game Examples (Typically 2-3 full game projects)

  • Chapter dedicated to walking through the development of a small, complete game (e.g., a simple arcade game, a puzzle game).
  • Another chapter for a slightly more complex game.

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