{"product_id":"c-14-and-net-10-theo-marwick-9798181175334","title":"C# 14 and .NET 10 Game Development for Beginners: Build 2D Games, Learn Game Programming, and Create Interactive Projects Step by Step","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning to code can feel intimidating, especially when every tutorial seems to assume you already understand the language. But what if you could learn C# by building simple, playable games one step at a time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC# 14 and .NET 10 Game Development for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e is a friendly, practical guide for anyone who wants to learn programming through the fun and rewarding world of 2D game development. You do not need previous coding experience, advanced math skills, or a background in game engines. This book starts from the basics and helps you build confidence through clear explanations, small wins, and hands-on projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of memorizing C# as a list of disconnected rules, you will learn how programming concepts come alive inside real game features. Variables become score and health. Conditions decide wins and losses. Loops keep games running. Classes help you create players, enemies, pickups, and projectiles. Step by step, you will see how C#, .NET 10, and beginner-friendly game programming ideas work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet up your C# 14 and .NET 10 development environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand variables, conditions, loops, methods, classes, and objects through game examples\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild your first interactive console game\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a 2D game project and understand the game loop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoad assets, draw sprites, and organize game files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd keyboard and mouse input, player movement, and screen boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild collision detection, scoring, health, lives, and game consequences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd game states, UI text, sound effects, background music, and polish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate simple enemy behavior, timers, spawning, and difficulty progression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete a final 2D game project and prepare it for sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for complete beginners, new C# learners, students, hobbyists, and aspiring game developers who want a calm, structured path into coding. Each concept is explained in simple language, with practical examples that show what the code does, why it matters, and how it fits into a playable project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMistakes are treated as part of the learning process, not as failure. You will learn how to test your code, fix common errors, improve your project structure, and build one feature at a time. Every small success, from moving a player on screen to detecting a collision or displaying a score, becomes a real step toward confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever wanted to learn C# game programming but felt unsure where to begin, this book gives you a clear starting point. Start your coding journey today and discover how approachable, practical, and enjoyable game development with C# 14 and .NET 10 can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theo Marwick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798181175334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Theo Marwick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665710584063,"sku":"9798181175334","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7481d35-d901-443c-ab7c-998b1f24c248.jpg?v=1792013454","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/c-14-and-net-10-theo-marwick-9798181175334","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}