Browser based games range from simple and quick entertainment to those with advanced graphics and animation, killer audio, and intricate storylines. Whatever the level of detail, most of these titles share a common thread. They are all created using one or more of the following: Flash, Java, and even JavaScript. Whether you are a novice coder or a grizzled veteran, the following Java books and tutorials may prove to be invaluable in your quest to create the perfect Web browser game.
Beginning Java 6 Game Programming
"An introduction to game programming for the PC, Mac, and Linux systems provides detailed instructions on how to create computer games using the Java platform, including information on 2D programming, creating sound and audio effects, and advanced Sprite animation."
Black Art of Java Game Programming
"Black Art of Java Game Programming reveals how the coding masters craft interactive Java games for the Web. With this book, you'll be at the forefront of a gaming revolution. You'll combine the principles of object-oriented game design with the power and potential of the Java programming."
Developing Games in Java
"If you already have Java programming experience and are looking to program games, this book is for you. David Brackeen , along with co-authors Bret Barker and Lawrence Vanhelsuwe , show you how to make fast, full-screen action games such as side scrollers and 3D shooters."
Advanced Java Game Programming
"Accompanied by a CD-ROM featuring sample games and a library of reusable code, graphics, and sound effects for game development, this helpful handbook offers a comprehensibve tutorial in the latest Java game programming techniques, covering deployment frameworks, accelerated graphics, game architecture, multiplayer networking, AI, and more."
