C# and DirectX

[pcnerd37]

Im looking into starting some game development and I am looking for recommendations for books or online tutorials for using C# and DirectX for making both 2D and 3D games. I know C# well and have been using it for making regular desktop apps for a while, so im mainly looking for guides for using it to make games with DirectX. I have found one or two, but nothing real spectacular. It seems most of what im looking for is still in C/C++. If you guys could point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful.

 

[Markbnj]

http://www.codeproject.com/dir...inningnumbersclock.asp

http://www.riemers.net/

http://www.c-unit.com/tutorials/mdirectx/

 

[Modelworks]

Also check out.
http://www.gamedev.net

 

[KB]

Take a look at Microsoft XNA Game Studio for C#: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb200104.aspx

It includes sample apps and there are tutorials everywhere: http://www.alanphipps.com/VisualBasicdotNET-XNA.html

 

[Train]

you want to start here: http://www.thezbuffer.com

best tutorials, hands down.

 

[pcnerd37]

Thanks for all of the links so far. Im trying to avoid XNA stuff just because it doesnt work with Visual Studio 2005 Pro, which is what I use. It only works with the Visual C# Express Edition. Keep the tutorials coming!

 

[Train]

I'm holding off on XNA as well, its still new and I think its direction will probably be modified a few times by MS before it becomes mainstream. Though there is a "Pro" version supposed to come out either this year or next, which you will be able to use right in VS 2005

 

[pcnerd37]

Thats good to hear. I wouldnt mind trying XNA, but since it doesnt work with VS2005 Pro, I figured I would start learning the basics and working with with DirectX.

 

[KB]

VS2005 C# Express can be installed alongside VS2005 Pro. I haven't had any troubles with the two on the same machine.