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The Complete Guide to Torque X is a comprehensive guide to creating games for Windows and the Xbox 360 game console using the Torque X Framework. This book is ideal for all skill levels ranging from students to indie game developers to commercial studios.
The book begins with an introduction to the core technologies as well as 2D and 3D game design tools, followed by a primer on the C# programming language.
Next, the book dives into the Torque X 2D Framework by stepping through the core elements, including: Sprites, Animations, Tilemaps, Scrollers,
Particle Effects, and more.
Lastly, the book explores the Torque X 3D Framework with detailed coverage of 3D scene components and properties.
The book finishes with advanced topics, including User Interfaces, Sounds, Shader Effects, and game distribution.
Torque X 2.0 is ReleasedThe wait is over. Torque X is now updated to support XNA 2.0 and the new XNA Connect for the Xbox 360.
Torque X Builder 3D PreviewedThe Torque X Builder 3D made an online appearance after a quiet showing at GDC 2008.