Tips For Mobile Game Programming
If you are really interested in
developing a game application.Here are the tips for it.
Decide on which Language.
Now deeply try writing some code with
the API's the language supports. if you are going to write a platform
game, try some code with Layermanager, Layer, Sprite, etc. if your
are going to write a 3D one then try with JSR184.
Know yourself as Mobile game
developer:We all learn differently. Some of us learn best by
reading books, others learn best by example. Find out how you learn
and use this knowledge in your choice of learning materials.
Don't give up! There will be points
where you will be ready to give up. You are bombarded with so much
new information that it can seem too much. However stick at it, break
problems down into smaller steps, and one day your name could be on
the next big release - good luck!
Now How to start a new game?
This is the one important thing to be
decided and well planned before you start a new game. When it comes
to game programming , the engine archietecture you design is the most
important and effective one. I have had times when I have to rewrite
all my code from begining because of some small issues. first design
the archietecture for the game engine class. then take it to some
forum and find if it is ok for your game. if you think not to release
your idea on game engine. you should dare to recode from scratch at
anytime. amy be if you are interested, I can give you an advice or
review on your design.
Essentials for mobile game
programming:
Software: To start with mobile game programming,
you must need one of the following development tool kits for
corresponding platforms.
No Platform Foundation IDEs
1. J2ME java Eclipse NetBeans.
2. Symbian C++ Many choices.
3. Python Python Eclipse with plugins.
4. BREW C, C++ Visual Studio
5. Flash Lite ActionScript Macromedia
Flash
I prefer J2ME since you can get a lot
of resources and sample code, and clear your doubts easily. You
usually get emulators with the IDE. In case of J2ME, you get a good
Emulator. But in most cases, for commercial release of any games and
applications, you cannot depend on the Emulator alone. You definitely
need to test them on the exact mobile series.
A good recommendation
for testing is to outsource it to another company for commercial use.
Coz, if you think it's important to add up your number of products,
it's a tough job for you to concentrate on testing. If you are a
beginner trying to learn on mobile programming, you can do with one
Series 60 mobile probably a Nokia 6600 will do a good job.
Now After getting used with this, you
need to decide on these things before you really start coding:
1. Basic Game Design.
2. Coming Up with the Basic Idea.
3. Developing the Storyline.
4. Establishing the Play Modes.
Getting into Coding:
1. First Job is to explore the API
given. Without the complete knowledge of the available APIs of any
platform, it is not good to start with coding. Coz, you will end up
with coding 1000s of unnecessary lines instead of using a simple API
function.
2. Understanding the devices that the
code is going to be supported, and their specification: screen size,
Processor speed, Image Format support and Audio format Support.
3. Building the Skeleton Program.
Effectively using
javax.microedition.lcdui.game:
GameCanvas a new package which was
included in MIDP2, has the most effective and smart base class for 2D
game developers. The effective usage of this package is very
important in 2D game development in J2ME. More the inbuilt APIs you
use, the more is your code efficiency. GameCanvas package contains
the following classes:
GameCanvas - The GameCanvas
class provides the basis for a game user interface.
Layer - A Layer is an abstract
class representing a visual element of a game.
LayerManager - The LayerManager
manages a series of Layers.
Sprite - A Sprite is a basic
visual element that can be rendered with one of several frames stored
in an Image different frames can be shown to animate the Sprite.
TitledLayer - A TiledLayer is a
visual element composed of a grid of cells that can be filled with a
set of tile images.
Today, mobile market is a jungle and
Apple is the lion,the king of jungle. As many new mobiles products
came in the mobile market like Android, Blackberry, Nokia,Samsung but
still Apple is always on the top because of its brilliant features
like iPad Application, Game Application,Business applications and so
on. If you track apple share you will notice that Apple had made a
new record this year. Apple market cap is nearing $300 billion. Every
time Apple is delivering some new gadgets like its super slim ipod,
iPhone 4 and Macbook Air and unveiled Mac OSx.
The latest 5 suprises of Apple this
year-2010
Sleak iPad:- In past if you
remenber iPad was just a rumour,but soon the experts of Apple, Inc
converted this rumour in a reality. Today iPad is popular because of
its design and features. More than 500 Companies are deploying the
ipad. The ipad shut down the rocking netbook market,threatened to
take over christmas---and became an enterprise sensation.
Apple Vs Android??
After a survey Piper Jaffray predicts
Android will overtake the iPhone in smartphone market share in only a
couple of years. But that's a red herring , say analysts. The Android
market is spread across many handsets makers,and its unlikely anyone
maker will surpass apple in the foreseeable future,according to
Gariner analyst Van Baker . Also ,rumours of verzion iPhone hitting
the market if it become reality than Apple "could quickly overcome
this lead".
The incredible Design:- When the
iphone4 came out last summer,Apple fans shook with excitement over
its sleek design, facetime video chat and Retina display.
Fabulous iPod 4:- This
particular ipod is a 4th" one, which means it comes complete with
Retina Display, IOS 4.1 and front and rear facing cameras and with
ability to ecord in HD format.
Apple
TV a new Gadget:- Simple its the
time to say goodbye to your cable or satellite company and you get
control over what you see when you set it -Apple TV. It can display
photos from Flicker and MobileMe in a slide show, You can directly
access youtube on Apple TV.
Conclusion:- Apple has a wider
scope than other mobiles in the market .Have you ever seen or heard
any other brands iPad,ipod in the market? No , so from this statement
it is quite clear that Apple rocks the technology market.
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