computer game programming

[benf]

I've become more and more interested in the idea of games programming. Does anyone know the processes that a computer game goes through in order to be created?

Would it be programming in something like C++/java or do you think it could be done in something like php / cgi..etc?

I would like to here of anyone who has created a computer game or any other simular application.

[Cridiron]

Some of the most common web based arcade games are written in Flash these days. If you want to make games for a website, Flash would be best.

[monaghan]

Are you wanting a simple web game or a full blown PC game ?

Generally the full blown ones are written by a large team with seperate focus on the storyboard, graphics animation etc...

As already mentioned, you could use Flash to do a web based game, but for a fast action game, then you really want something that will compile down to native code and make full use of the CPU's power C/C++ would probably be your best bet.

If you want simple interractive games, then no reason not to do it using PHP.

Perhaps you could give us an idea of what you want to produce.

[benf]

Thanks for your reply, im sorry that my reaction is a bit late. I want to create an online game much like these virtual worlds that are out there today. second world is one example. It must be something that i can add features to quite easily.

[monaghan]

If you were wanting an interractive world, then I guess some form of AJAX based system would be good so that the browser could update just what's needed and "interract" with the rest of the world.

JavaScript & PHP would be an ideal combination.

[JsPLACEwebby]

Well you could try and code using director and lingo which is, as one of my lecturers called it, "director is like flash on steriods" or then again you could use flash but i have damn near no clue how to use flash because i missed that class and i have to re-sit it this year..."oh what fun"

J

hope that helps, if not then im sorry

[Aaron]

I'm interested in that too!
If I want my game to run in an application, not on a web browser, which programming language should I take up?

[robertall]

You do need a programming language. The best way is to use 'The 3D Gamemaker lite'. I have just got it.

http://www.cdromshop.com/cdshop/desc...366050779.html

I want $5 via paypal and i can send it to you via internet.

[Aaron]

$5

Any similar programs that I can get for free?

[monaghan]

If you want to program games, then you really need to invest, a $5 program may not be the best, but it's hardly expensive.