Are you tired of black-box engines that trade control for convenience? Do you dream of crafting custom gameplay systems that deploy everywhere from PC to mobile? MonoGame Essentials with C# is your comprehensive guide to building professional, cross-platform games using the powerful MonoGame framework and C# . This book speaks directly to solo indie creators, small studios, and experienced C# developers who want a lightweight engine that offers maximum performance and flexibility. Learn to maintain a single ...
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Are you tired of black-box engines that trade control for convenience? Do you dream of crafting custom gameplay systems that deploy everywhere from PC to mobile? MonoGame Essentials with C# is your comprehensive guide to building professional, cross-platform games using the powerful MonoGame framework and C# . This book speaks directly to solo indie creators, small studios, and experienced C# developers who want a lightweight engine that offers maximum performance and flexibility. Learn to maintain a single codebase that deploys seamlessly across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS . You'll gain the architectural patterns and optimization strategies that transform initial prototypes into polished, stable releases. What Sets This Guide Apart? This hands-on guide provides clear, practical code illustrations and a structured curriculum that covers the complete game development lifecycle: Understanding the Game Loop and Core Architecture: Master the essential Update-Draw cycle and frame rate management for hardware-independent movement . Rendering Graphics and Sprites: Efficiently manage assets, implement texture atlases , and apply real-time scaling, rotation, and transparency . Game States and Scene Management: Design a reusable Game State Manager to coordinate menus, levels, and pause screens seamlessly. Animation Systems and Visual Effects: Implement frame-based animation , fluid tweening , and dynamic particle systems for stunning visuals. Optimizing Performance Across Platforms: Learn to profile rendering bottlenecks, reduce memory usage, and handle device-specific optimizations for desktop and mobile. Building for Mobile Devices (Android and iOS) & Deploying to Windows, macOS, and Linux: Master platform-specific configurations, app signing , and automated packaging for all major targets. Stop wrestling with platform plumbing and start creating. Elevate your game from hobby project to professional release. Build your next great cross-platform game-buy your copy today! .
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 144 p. Professional Game Development Frameworks. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
