Classic Game Programming on the NES, Video Edition
Released 7/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 5h 56m | Size: 752 MB
Build your own retro games for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Do you have an amazing idea for a NES game you've been itching to turn into reality? Classic Game Programming on the NES will show you how. This all-practical beginner's guide is full of step-by-step guidance on everything from graphics and music, to enemy AI, to the 6502 Assembler language you need to get the most out of the NES.
Inside Classic Game Programming on the NES you'll learn how to
Use the 6502 Assembler language to create your own game
Create and display tile and sprite graphics
Play sound effects and music
Program enemy AI
Balance cycle times and memory usage
Design and develop your own action game from scratch
When you're developing retro games, it's dangerous to go alone-so take this essential guide! Classic Game Programming on the NES is an all-in-one handbook to the resources you need to start building for the NES. You'll learn to understand modern emulators and discover the secrets of programming in ages past. Best of all, you won't need any specialist experience! Even highly technical elements are broken down into step-by-step instructions, and fully illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams.
About the Technology
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games like Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda shaped the video game industry and defined childhood for millions of gamers worldwide. Bring back the magic by creating your own NES games! All you need is this book and your imagination-no game dev experience or specialist programming skills required.