2D game programming tutorials in C#

c# .net 2d
Bloodyaugust picture Bloodyaugust · Feb 24, 2010 · Viewed 32.1k times · Source

I want to learn about programming 2D games in C#. What are the best tutorials that are beginner oriented, written for C#, and preferably use GDI+ (or something equally simple)? I am relying on the experience this community has to direct me towards the best.

Answer

Robert Greiner picture Robert Greiner · Feb 24, 2010

Books

Beginning .NET Game Programming

Beginning C# Game Programming

Links

Coding 4 Fun is a great .NET resource that has quite a few user-created games. They also have a book and a 2-D game primer

Tutorial Listing at C# corner

C# Game Tutorial for Beginners (video)

Link to more game programming e-books

Advanced Topics

The Farseer Physics Engine on Codeplex would be a good next step once you get comfortable with programming games. You could even end up contributing to the project if you like it enough. I'm sure they'd appreciate the help.

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