Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional - Paperback

by Will McGugan (Author)

Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame provides readers with an introductory resource for learning how to create compelling games using the open source Python programming language and Pygame games development library. Authored by industry veteran and Python expert Will McGugan, readers are treated to not only a comprehensive, practical introduction to games development using these popular technologies, but also capitalize upon numerous tips and tricks Will has accumulated over his career of both creating games for some of the world's largest gaming developers and his own products.

Author Biography

Will McGugan is a software developer living and working in northwest England. He has worked in video games and computer graphics since the early days of 3D and has created several shareware games in his spare time. Will works for Evolution Studios, one of the world's leading games development studios. He also has extensive experience in application development, having worked in the field of user interface creation and video conferencing. His current interests include application and web development in Python. Outside of work, Will enjoys juggling and cycling, although not at the same time. For more information on Will's current work and various musings, visit his blog at WillMcGugan.com.