Arcade Engine Tutorials
New: Free Tutorials For Writing Games and Multimedia Applications in Runtime Revolution with ArcadeEngine
Sizzling Graphics made Simple!
Edinburgh, Scotland, 23rd September 2005
Runtime Revolution (www.runrev.com) announces the availability of a range of free tutorials by Malte Brill of DerBrill Software (www.derbrill.de).
The tutorials cover a range of topics and are particularly suited to
those wishing to learn how to write games and multimedia applications
using Revolution and the powerful ArcadeEngine library. Malte Brill's
clear writing style and example led approach make the tutorials perfect
for those who are new to Revolution or for experienced users who are
seeking to develop visually stunning software.
The
tutorials come in a visually appealing e-book format which is both easy
to read and use, the range of topics covered includes:
- The basics of Revolution such as: stacks, cards, scripts, messages and timers
- How to use geometric properties such as distances, angles and intersection rectangles
- Understanding and using different movements including linear, polygonal, circular and elliptic
- Advanced use of images
- Using the built-in collision detection handlers
- Plus much more
The
tutorials are designed to complement the ArcadeEngine library which is
available from Runtime Revolution as part of the RevSelect developer
programme. However many aspects of the tutorials are relevant for those
wishing to use other features built-in to Revolution. More information
on Arcade Engine and the tutorials is available from:
http://www.runrev.com/section/revselect/arcadeengine/index.php
A free demonstration version of Runtime Revolution can be downloaded from:
http://downloads.runrev.com/
About DerBrill
Founded in 2002, DerBrill Multimedia focuses on creating Multimedia
titles that are available cross platform. Their range of services
includes producing games for use as an advertising medium, kiosk
systems, video presentations and other software titles. For more
information visit their web site at http://www.derbrill.de.
About Runtime Revolution
Founded in 1997, Runtime Revolution focuses on bringing user-centric
software development to all major platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Linux,
and Unix. Products include Revolution Dreamcard, Studio and Enterprise,
and Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. The company is based in Edinburgh,
Scotland. For more information on Runtime Revolution, please visit the
company on the web at http://www.runrev.com/.
or http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com