Learn Computer Game Programming with DirectX 7.0

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Summary: Review of Learn Computer Game Programming
Review: This is probably the best book on the market to date for novice computer game programmers and even experienced programmers. This book has many valuable insights into the art of computer game programming and is written in a very smooth and understandable context. For some reason, his style reminds me of technical authors from Great Britain, whom I consider the best expositors and writers of technical information. Although, I have been programming animation off and on for the last ten years for the military, I picked up many useful techniques in Dr. Parberry's book, especially in the area of directx. Let us hope he has an advance book in mind.

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Summary: Highly recommended!
Review: This is the first book that I have seen that contains relevent code to each concept. It provides a good understanding of video hardware and the steps that it takes create a solid game. The technology is a bit out of date, but newer DirectX code can easily be added. It's tough to get used to the author's coding style, but everything is commented well enough to find what I need. This book provides a solid first step into the world of game programming.

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Summary: Excellent Starting Point for DirectX Game Programming
Review: This is the perfect book for learning DirectX programming! If you want to get a start, not only in game programming, but in DirectX as well, this is it. Or if you are like me, already know how to write a game, but would like get started with DirectX, this is the book to purchase!