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should i use java or c#? [closed]

i know a similar question has been asked before but, my question is somewhat different. I have been learning C# for a few years but nothing in game making, more like applications and web like ...
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In game level editor using AIR or stand alone app using Java or C#

I'm in the process of choosing technologies to build the level editor of a Flash RPG game. On one side I can use AIR and build a ingame level editor that's probably going to give the best result. The ...
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C# vs Java for Cross-Platform Game Dev [closed]

What would be better for PC (Windows, Linux, Mac) games? I know Java is more mature/older and has a giant user base, but I see C# (Mono) slowly rising and showing that it has a growing user base as ...
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Alternative to C# and XNA? [closed]

I'm interested in Game Development, I know OOP programming and so, but I never used a Stable Language. My favourite language is Java, but people say that is not a good Game Language, since it can be ...
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Moving from XNA to Android

I've been using XNA to learn game programming for some time, and I'm interested in moving to Android. Having said that; the learning curve to get started seems to have ramped up exponentially. I ...
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Programming Languages Recommendations: A Space shooter game that allows two people to play [closed]

Do you remember an arcade game, that allowed two people to versus or play each other? It was a Galaga/Gradius type game. Me and a couple of other people I know want to make a game like this. We want ...
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Should I use XNA (C#) or Java to create a basic game engine?

My project is to design and build a game engine (in just about 3 months). I've been looking at two options for this game engine, either make it with XNA (and C#) or Java. My experience with XNA/C# ...
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Are there any game engines in C# or Java that are cross-platform and support multitouch input?

I'm looking for game engines (particularly 2D) that can run/create games for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and support multitouch inputs and gestures. I'm able to find many that meet the first two ...
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Should I go with Windows Phone 7 or Try Android?

I already know C# and am familiar with XNA. So it would make sense to develop for the Windows Phone 7, but would it be worth while to learn Java, get familiar with Android, and instead develop for ...
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Am I hurting myself by not knowing C++ for game design?

Right now, I feel I am strong in both Java a C#. (Not much of a leap from one to the other really). While I don't expect a game designer/programmer is an attainable goal early on in my career, This ...
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C# (Mono)/Java 3D Game Engine recommendation

can you recommend a good C# game engine for cross platform (Win/Mac/Linux, I don't care about consoles) development? I've got some experience with raw OpenGL and I played around with Java bindings ...