Game Development: Getting Started Part 2

Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAgpsks29W4
Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hMYF2CRFRo

My original "Where to Begin" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0B6Gbsu3N0&feature=PlayList&p=93FE4FF...

Assorted free game development libraries: http://www.twilightsembrace.com/perso...

I've decided that it's finally time to contribute something else useful to humanity.

My other video still covers some things that I didn't get a chance to address here, but I feel like I've done a better job explaining things in this video (I recommend watching both).

If you're still stuck, message me, and I'll personally see to it that you're pointed in the right direction.

If you enjoyed this, check out "The Adventures in Game Development" series.

The "XxStillAVirgin69xX" segment is dedicated to the surprisingly large amount of people who actually liked my nerd persona in the last video.

Project Website:
http://elysianshadows.com

Additional Useful Links:
Good game-specific language for beginners:
Blitz Basic - http://blitzbasic.com/

Free C++ Compilers:
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
http://www.codeblocks.org/
Game Programming Libraries:
Allegro - http://alleg.sourceforge.net/
SDL - http://www.libsdl.org/
OpenGL - http://www.opengl.org/

Dreamcast Development:
http://dcemulation.org
http://gamedev.allusion.net/softprj/kos/
http://dreamcast-scene.com

Miscellaneous links for more experienced peoples (Thanks to LusikkaMage):
* Awesome SDL tutorials -
http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/inde...
* Awesome OpenGL/GLUT Video Tutorials -
http://videotutorialsrock.com/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• game
• development
• tutorial
• how
• to
• beginner
• coding
• programming
• c++
• opengl
• sdl
• allegro
• engine
• api
• blitzplus

[ScruffFluff]

@Thomaxonal For clarifaction, Max is right. Youtube's layout is generally the same for all regions, the information box used to be on the right side before.

[shinyarmor101]

You're funny.

[MrShyguy0]

Don't go the route of DirectX right away. You'll need to write about 600 lines of code before you start coding your actual game. (it's basic Windows programming and setting up Direct 3D for rendering, and nothing else)

[KoltTv]

What if I want to start with a very well structured basic language like Java or C++? Obviously not only for game dev. but for some other things too.

[Thomaxonal]

@MaxRavelle Completely serious. I think different geological areas get different versions ( at least graphically ) of YT. Just saying that YT have at least one more visual set up than was stated. Nothing important really just something to put in the back of the mind.

[TheWindowsman2]

You sir have inspired me when i turn 13 i am going out and buying a c++ and an sdl book and study my ass off thank you

[MrShyguy0]

I'd add function pointers and member function pointers to that list. I've found them to be really useful in handling input in a way that isn't hard coded into the game.

[MaxRavelle]

@Thomaxonal not sure if you're joking or not, but in old YT the links used to be on the side, these vids are like 3 years old now :P

[pufixas]

@coyaOMEGA

Windows lolzers

[coyaOMEGA]

but wt prgrm do i use?

[Thomaxonal]

Where I am, we experience YT in the fashion the leaves the link below the video window, not to either side of.. Just a piece of extra knowledge..

[Soulsphere001]

Your link to the game development libraries appears to no longer exist (404).

[uruguayitorip]

@webDes33 didn't i said that , coffee and crack it was :)

[webDes33]

@uruguayitorip pfffft If you want to stay up and program smoking crack will help you a lot! :D

[politicaltruth42]

lol whats minimul? 

[uruguayitorip]

@webDes33 You are late i made it in 2 days, just needed 7858746766544574678574676 cups of coffe :)

[quakebox]

I don't agree that team suck if fact you have to know the personality of your team members before letting them in, that's why there is an interview.

Team rocks and teamwork is everything!

[webDes33]

I want to make Frostbite engine 3 in two weeks help!

[emilio124567]

@ganstaboii2332 a game engine that provides a basic UI to make games u dont need that much scripting to make the actual engine alot of hte geometrics are already made and u can DL maps already made but u lose alot of freedom do to this

but unless u understand opengl u shouldnt worry to much u can look up tutorials on unity 3d engine

[ganstaboii2332]

@emilio124567 what the hell is 3d unity ??? srrryyy im stupid man

[pecololek]

i have a question:

Can you give me an example where i will need a pointer?

Im programing for 3 years now, and i have never needed a pointer...

[emilio124567]

@ganstaboii2332 start with 3d unity engine look up codes and toturials how to make fps

[tranceemerson]

HEY, in your list of prerequisites you should have mentioned Design Patterns.

[RUBB3Rman]

gyro is a penislicker

[THEMASSIAOFNOTCH]

show me the code god dammit