Is XNA the way to go (for developing games)?

This CoDe (Component Developer's) Magazine article gives the most unbiased and fair coverage of opinions of the future and use of XNA.

If you're wondering (like me) if XNA is the way to go for developing games, and if it really is a good investment (to learn and code in), do check it out!

DirectX Tutorial

While looking around for (possibly) a new text for the DirectX related modules, I came across this wonderful site. This is by far, the most comprehensive, or at least more readable than Wendy Jones', site.

Next killer-app for the mobile platform

Most of you will be taking your Mobile Game Development module next semester. Here's an article that should inspire, or if not simply inform, you about making ground breaking mobile games.

PSP for Educational Institutes

If this report on MCV bears any truth, the PSP's we see in the labs could be used in more constructive ways than they are currently. :)

So You Wanna Be a Computer Game Programmer?

The recent article, 'A Programmer Applicant’s Checklist' on Game Career.com is a good read and gives good hints on what companies are looking for in a Programming candidate.

Coding standards! :)

POP News

Wow! Nearly 2 months since the last post!

Well, here's a treat for Prince of Persia fans. 2 treats actually.

First, there's the remake of the original Prince of Persia on Xbox Live Arcade. Yes, the old scroller is back, but with cutting edge graphics and cut scenes. If you've got an Xbox 360 at home, get on Xbox Live Arcade and download the trial - it's a full first level with a nice real-time intro cut scene with the Princess and the Vizier, Jaffar.

Next, for the budding game designers (yes, I can see more than a handful of you out there), check out the Gamasutra feature interview with Jordan Mechner, creator of Prince of Persia.

Setting up an XBox 360 for XNA development

Some of you lucky folks got to get hands-on training today at the Microsoft day. I was told they left out the part where you get to try out your game on the 360, so no worries, here's a video that shows how to set up your machines for development, all in under 11 minutes.