Developing computer games is a perfect way to learn how to program in modern programming languages. This book teaches how to program in C# through the creation of computer games – and without requiring any previous programming experience. Contrary to most programming books, van Toll, Egges, and Fokker do not organize the presentation according to programming language constructs, but instead use the structure and elements of computer games as a framework. For instance, there are chapters on dealing with player input, game objects, game worlds, game states, levels, animation, physics, and intelligence. The reader will be guided through the development of four games showing the various aspects of game development. Starting with a simple shooting game, the authors move on to puzzle games consisting of multiple levels, and conclude the book by developing a full-fledged platform game with animation, game physics, and intelligent enemies. They show a number of commonly used techniques in games, such as drawing layers of sprites, rotating, scaling and animating sprites, dealing with physics, handling interaction between game objects, and creating pleasing visual effects. At the same time, they provide a thorough introduction to C# and object-oriented programming, introducing step by step important programming concepts such as loops, methods, classes, collections, and exception handling. This second edition includes a few notable updates. First of all, the book and all example programs are now based on the library MonoGame 3.6, instead of the obsolete XNA Game Studio. Second, instead of explaining how the example programs work, the text now invites readers to write these programs themselves, with clearly marked reference points throughout the text. Third, the book now makes a clearer distinction between general (C#) programming concepts and concepts that are specific to game development. Fourth, the most important programming concepts are now summarized in convenient “Quick Reference” boxes, which replace the syntax diagrams of the first edition. Finally, the updated exercises are now grouped per chapter and can be found at the end of each chapter, allowing readers to test their knowledge more directly. The book is also designed to be used as a basis for a game-oriented programming course. Supplementary materials for organizing such a course are available on an accompanying web site, which also includes all example programs, game sprites, sounds, and the solutions to all exercises.

Imagine creating a month's worth of content in just one day. Sounds impossible, right? Not with the Content Cannon strategy! Arias unveils the secrets of this game-changing approach that combines creativity, efficiency, and a dash of mad genius. Inside, you'll discover: Content Cannon Celebrities: Explore how celebrities and business owners employ these same strategies. Actionable Workflow: Get a step-by-step workflow to create, repurpose, and distribute content efficiently. Colorful Imagery: Learn the art of crafting visually appealing graphics and images for social media. Batching Magic: Master the art of batching content creation to save time and stay consistent. Content Variety: Discover how to transform long-form videos into short-form content, podcasts, blogs, and social media posts. Multi-Platform Domination: Launch your content across various platforms to expand your digital presence.

When hyenas hit Mushroom Village, the animals want to ban all weapons. Bongo, however, believes his coconut cannons help the community stay safe and keep the hyenas away. Join Bongo as he explores the dangers and benefits of weapons, then lead your family through a lesson on Second Amendment rights with the activities included in the BRAVE Challenge at the end of the book.

Given the popular-level conversations on phenomena like the Gospel of Thomas and Bart Ehrman’s Misquoting Jesus, as well as the current gap in evangelical scholarship on the origins of the New Testament, Michael Kruger’s Canon Revisited meets a significant need for an up-to-date work on canon by addressing recent developments in the field. He presents an academically rigorous yet accessible study of the New Testament canon that looks deeper than the traditional surveys of councils and creeds, mining the text itself for direction in understanding what the original authors and audiences believed the canon to be. Canon Revisited provides an evangelical introduction to the New Testament canon that can be used in seminary and college classrooms, and read by pastors and educated lay leaders alike. In contrast to the prior volumes on canon, this volume distinguishes itself by placing a substantial focus on the theology of canon as the context within which the historical evidence is evaluated and assessed. Rather than simply discussing the history of canon—rehashing the Patristic data yet again—Kruger develops a strong theological framework for affirming and authenticating the canon as authoritative. In effect, this work successfully unites both the theology and the historical development of the canon, ultimately serving as a practical defense for the authority of the New Testament books.

In the first official guidebook to Five Nights at Freddys, fans and gamers alike can immerse themselves in the series mythology, gameplay and secrets as we unwind the twisted mysteries hidden at the heart of Freddy Fazbears Pizza. Delving into each game, players can map the animatronics paths, learn how timed elements of the games work, and discover how to trigger unique events. Special sections throughout highlight Freddys fans most talked-about theories, from The Bite of '87 vs. The Bite of '83, to the identity of Purple Guy, to the recurring hallucinations of its me. All the evidence, along with every detail of the games and novels, is laid out for fans to explore in this one-of-akind guide to the warped world of Five Nights at Freddys.