Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Game Development (Paperback)

With its quick download time and cross-platform deployment abilities, Macromedia Flash™ MX 2004 is quickly becoming the program of choice for online game development. The use of vector graphics also makes the games scalable for any resolution from full screen to cell phone. Intended for both game and Web developers, Macromedia Flash™ MX 2004 Game Development teaches developers how to maximize Macromedia Flash™ MX 2004 for the creation of online games. All the details are covered, including design, story and character development, the physics and motion of a game, audio issues, and more. Throughout the book, developers create small games to help them apply the tools of Macromedia Flash™ as they learn. After completing the book, they’ll be ready to develop a variety of games. With a basic knowledge of Macromedia Flash™ and the techniques provided here, developers will be able to enhance their productivity and produce high quality games that make a real impact.

FEATURES：

• Details the various issues of multi-platform development for the PC, Mac, Web-TV, and handheld/wireless devices
  
• Teaches techniques for popular genres, including puzzle games (Tetris, Collapse), adventure games (Super Mario Brothers), and small logic games (crossword puzzles, hangman, etc.)
  
• Explores client/server technologies such as Macromedia Flash MX Communication Server for creating interactive experiences that require little server-side knowledge
  
• Provides details on other packing technologies for Flash games such as Windows EXE and Mac HQX
  
• Includes a CD-ROM with all the FLA and SWF files, along with graphics and sound/music files for immediate use

BRIEF TOC：

Chapter 1: Basic Principles, Chapter 2: Gravity, Bounce, and Friction, Chapter 3: Flash-Specific Optimizations, Chapter 4: Sound and Music for Games in Flash, Chapter 5: Collision Detection; Chapter 6: Popular Genres, Chapter 7: Development on Different Platforms, Chapter 8 Disk Access, Chapter 9: Creating Interactive Experiences, Chapter 10: Packaging Technologies