EDN C++Builder / Multimedia/Graphics / Games Feed (br) http://edn.embarcadero.com/br/c_builder/multimedia/games 2013-05-25T04:45:36-07:00 1 Hand-arm vibration syndrome and vibrating computer games. David Intersimone http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/2.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/28331 2002-02-01T00:00:00-08:00 2002-02-01T00:00:00-08:00 In a letter to the Brittish Medical Journal, doctors at the Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, report a case of Hand-arm vibration syndrome that may be associated with prolonged use of vibrating computer games. Nvidia designing "mystery chip" for Xbox David Intersimone http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/2.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/22630 2000-08-01T16:34:46-07:00 2000-08-01T16:34:46-07:00 The graphics chipmaker, already selected to provide the graphics processor for Microsoft's Xbox, also is working on a second, unannounced chip for the gaming console. Microsoft to Spend $500 Million on Xbox Video Game David Intersimone http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/2.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/22607 2000-07-28T10:56:21-07:00 2000-07-28T10:56:21-07:00 Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it will spend half a billion dollars to launch its Xbox video game console in what will be its grandest product debut ever as it seeks to unseat Sony Corp. (6758.T) from the top spot in the fast-growing gaming market. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20732 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 This article explains how to create a simple sprite engine with the VCL. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part I John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20733 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Draw an image to a specific position and region. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part II John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20734 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Draw a background image and foreground sprites without flicker. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part III John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20735 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Allow a transparency color, to show the background around irregular shaped sprites. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part IV John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20736 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Update sprites to a new locations A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part V John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20737 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Run through a series of images that comprise an animation cycle. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Part VI John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20738 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Provide clipping against the playing area and other sprites. A Quick and Dirty VCL Sprite Engine - Conclusion John Ray Thomas http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/74.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/20739 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 2000-02-04T00:00:00-08:00 Bringing it all together