Game Creation with XNA/Preface

Preface

To start writing games for Microsoft's XBox360, one usually has to read many books, web pages and tutorials. This class project tries to introduce the major subjects, get you started and if needed point you into the right direction for finding additional material.

The idea behind this class project came from a colleague who suggested that most class projects produce really nice results, but usually disappear in some instructors' drawers. After reading on the possibility of using Wikibooks for class projects, we just had to give it a try.

Getting Started

If you are new to Wikibooks, you might first want to look at Using Wikibooks. Details for creating a class project can be found at Class_Project_Guidelines.

Other Wikibooks

There are also other wikibooks on subjects related that are quite useful:

• Creating a Simple 3D Game with XNA
• Video Game Design
• Blender 3D: Noob to Pro
• C Sharp Programming
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Game Creation with the Unity Game Engine

Other Class Projects

Inspiration from successful class projects can be drawn here, which by themselves are also quite interesting and maybe helpful for this project:

• Basic Writing
• Geometry
• Handbook for Doctoral Students in Education