Building XNA 2.0 Games: A Practical Guide for Independent Game Development is an in depth and exclusive look into the entire XNA game development process and includes the creation of a software game masterpiece. James Silva guides you through the process he took to build his award winning title from concept to reality. He reveals tips and techniques for creating a polished, high quality game with very few resources, while bridging the gap between coding and art. This title shows software developers the following: * The creation of a polished game from start to finish * Design philosophies * Next gen 2D graphics, including shaders * Techniques for fast, fluid game play * XACT Audio and XInput * Eye catching particle effects for visual stimulation The book is packed full of code, pictures, and valuable insights into XNA game development.