Macromedia flash MX 2004 : game programming

If you?ve been searching for a tool that would allow you to create game-like applications with Web programming, you?re not alone. Finally, that tool is available! Flash MX 2004 offers a complete programming solution that can be used to do much more than simply create cool Web sites. "Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Game Programming" will show you how you can take full advantage of this amazing programming tool. It offers an abundance of tips and techniques for programmers of all levels who want to learn how Flash technology can be used to create games. Each chapter discusses a key element of game programming, using Flash to create a variety of games. All the major areas of game development are covered? from physics and artificial intelligence to collision detection and resolution. "This book teaches video programming using Micromedia Flash MX 2004 software technology through a series of sample video games that are given with complete source code. The games are explained in depth, and each one gets slightly more complex as the book progresses."--Introduction. Provides techniques for using Flash in creating computer games, covering such topics as functions, handlers, arrays, movie objects, physics, and artificial intelligence. It can be assumed by the fact that you're reading this Introduction that you have some interest in developing video games.