{"product_id":"learn-monogame-the-easy-way-eric-t-cotner-9798276835143","title":"Learn MonoGame the Easy Way: A Practical Guide to 2D \u0026 3D Game Development with C#, .NET, and Reusable Game Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn MonoGame the Easy Way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Practical Guide to 2D \u0026amp; 3D Game Development with C#, .NET, and Reusable Game Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild fun and professional 2D and 3D games using C#, .NET, and reusable game architectures. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into game development, an intermediate developer looking to expand your skills, or an advanced programmer seeking efficient workflows, this book gives you everything you need to create games with MonoGame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Learn in This Book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up your development environment across Windows, macOS, and Linux, so you can start building games immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate your first 2D and 3D projects with fully working templates and understand the game loop inside-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad textures, render sprites, animate characters, and handle multiple resolutions like a pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapture input from keyboard, mouse, touch, and controllers, and design reusable input managers for smooth gameplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild robust game objects, implement movement and collisions, and structure your projects for maintainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd immersive audio, background music, and sound effects while optimizing performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign intuitive UI, menus, and responsive HUDs for multiple screen sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore 3D basics, render models, apply lighting and materials, and even switch between 2D and 3D seamlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive into shaders to create custom visual effects and add polish that makes your games stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan, implement, and publish complete games with practical, hands-on projects that reinforce your learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy This Book Stands Out: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just theory - every concept is paired with practical, working examples that you can use and modify immediately. The book is written in a clear, conversational style, guiding you step-by-step so you never feel lost. By the end, you'll have the confidence and skills to build your own games from scratch, reuse systems efficiently, and even explore advanced features like shaders and 3D rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your journey into game development today with Learn MonoGame the Easy Way, and turn your ideas into playable, fun, and professional games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric T. Cotner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276835143\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 554\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.12d","brand":"Eric T. Cotner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588390138111,"sku":"9798276835143","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/learn-monogame-the-easy-way-eric-t-cotner-9798276835143","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}