Computers : Entertainment & Games

Learn to use the controllers, create a Mii, download new games, and more!. Get the most from your Wii! Whether you just bought a Wii game system, are planning to, or already know the basics and want to get more from this revolutionary game system, this book has the answers. Get physical with Wii Sports, turn game time into family time, make exercise fun with Wii Fit, and discover Wii's hidden talents, like displaying photos and browsing the Web.:.; Hook it up -- connect the Wii to your TV, home entertainment setup, or high-speed Internet connection.; Gain control -- get familiar with Wii's unique controllers and learn to use the Nunchuk, Balance Board, Wheel, and Zapper.; Start channeling -- explore the Wii Channels where you can shop for new games, check the weather forecast, check the news, and even watch videos.; Your Mii character -- create avatars you can share, enter in contests, and use in games.; Who needs a personal trainer? -- learn to use your whole body as a controller and get fit while you play.; Find winning strategies -- get tips for success with Wii Sports tennis, golf, baseball, bowling, and boxing.; Something for everyone -- discover the best games for parties, family events, nostalgia buffs, and even non-gamers. Open the book and find:.:.; Ways to prevent damage to -- and from -- Wii remotes.; How to use the Wii's full-featured Web browser.; Tips on choosing games.; How to enjoy photos, videos, and slideshows on your Wii.; All about the Wii Message Board.; Five hot Wii-specific Web sites.; How to customize the Channels menu.; Cool Wii games you can download. more...

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Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium. more...

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Microsoft's Xbox now accounts for 37 percent of the game console market, and the new Xbox 360 is due out for the 2005 holiday season, months before Sony's PlayStation 3. When gamers take the new Xbox home, however, they'll soon discover that it's more than a just a game machine-it's a full-fledged home media hub with more power than most PCs. more...

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Join the game development revolution today! XNA 3.0 greatly simplifies the development of your own games, lowering the barrier for programmers to get into game development. In XNA, you can start coding your games from the very start, a true revelation compared to other game programming environments. XNA doesn t sacrifice power for this ease of use it is built entirely on DirectX technology. Completely updated for XNA 3.0, expert Riemer Grootjans brings together a selection of the hottest recipes in XNA programming for the Xbox 360, PC, and Zune. Advanced XNA programmers, experienced coders new to game development, and even complete beginners will find XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes an invaluable companion whether building games for fun or as commercial products. What you ll learn This title covers virtually every feature of the XNA 3.0 Framework. It focuses primarily on 2D and 3D graphics programming, but other game programming features such as audio playback, networking, and mobile gaming are also discussed in detail. more...

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