Java 1.4 Game Programming (Wordware Game and Graphics Library)

With the release of Java 1.4, it is now possible to develop more advanced computer games using the Java language than ever before. Java 1.4 Game Programming focuses on the technical aspects of game programming using the latest release of Java, beginning with an introduction to the Java programming language and building upon that knowledge by exploring the key elements required to develop games, such as graphics, input, sound, and networking. Features new in Java 1.4, including full-screen exclusive mode, new graphics features, and NIO networking, are also covered.Gain a solid foundation in the Java 1.4 language. Learn key issues associated with graphics programming in Java. Understand the importance of threads throughout all related topics. Find out how to handle mouse and keyboard input correctly in a game environment. Develop a reusable sound manager for your games. Learn about animation, collision detection, and high-resolution timing. See how to create your own in-game GUI system. Create a solid game framework for use in your own game projects. Learn how to develop multiplayer games in Java. The CD-ROM contains Java 2 SDK version 1.4.1 and the Java Runtime for the Linux, Solaris and Windows platforms, a freeware version of JCreator, MySQL and the MySQL manual in PDF format, the complete source code listings as discussed in the book, and a bonus chapter in PDF format on how to use Swing components. Java 1.4 Game Programming Covers A Number Of Key Features In The Game Development Environment, Including Graphics, Sound, Input, Networking, And Databases.