Beginning Python Games Development, Second Edition

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.

1. Introducing Python 2. Exploring Python 3. Introducing Pygame 4. Creating Visuals 5. Making Things Move 6. Accepting User Input 7. Take Me to Your Leader 8. Moving into the Third Dimension 9. Exploring the Third Dimension 10. Making Things Go Boom 11. Lights, Camera, Action! 12. Setting the Scene with OpenGL Appendix A: Game Object Reference Appendix B: Packaging Your Game