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xna× 2725
a game framework by Microsoft that allows deployment for Xbox Live Indie Games as well as Windows Phone 7.
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c#× 2314
a multiparadigm, managed, garbage-collected, object-oriented programming language created by Microsoft in conjunction with the .NET platform.
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opengl× 2261
a graphics standard and API which targets the desktop and workstation markets. It is designed to be easy to accelerate with dedicated computer hardware, and hence most implementations give g…
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c++× 2092
a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language.
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unity× 1928
a cross-platform game creation system that focuses on easy art pipeline process. It consists of a game engine and an integrated development environment. The game engine's scripting is built o…
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java× 1875
both a popular programming language and runtime environment which allows Java programs to run unchanged on most hardware and software platforms.
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2d× 1632
drawn in a two-dimensional space using two-dimensional objects. To represent its position, each game object will have an `x` and a `y` coordinate.
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android× 1331
an operating system for mobile devices. For non-developer questions, see http://android.stackexchange.com
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collision-detection× 1165
the determination of whether or not two or more entities make contact with each other during gameplay.
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3d× 1083
Refers to games or art assets built in a three-dimensional space, where all positions have X, Y and Z coordinates.
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game-design× 896
the practice of creating and balancing systems and the mechanics which the player uses to affect those systems. This is not to be used for programming questions about the "design" of f…
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mathematics× 873
Mathematics questions deal with the arithmetic, geometry, calculus, formulae and other calculations used in the development of a game.
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libgdx× 858
A game library which enables cross-platform game development in Java, with support for Android development and desktop development. It makes use of OpenGL for portability.
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physics× 830
Relating to the motion of objects through space and time. Including concepts such as acceleration (thrust and gravity), mass, collision response, friction and more.
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textures× 810
A bitmap (raster image) used in a texture mapping process.
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shaders× 763
a computer program that runs on graphics hardware and provides a high degree of control over how scenes are rendered
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architecture× 719
Engine-design related questions. How code is structured.
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engine× 715
a collection of libraries and tools that provide a framework to create games.
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directx× 685
a set of multimedia APIs from Microsoft aimed primarily at game developers. Popular APIs within the DirectX collection include Direct3D, XInput, and XAudio.
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javascript× 675
a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions. It is a multi-paradigm language, supporting object-oriented,…
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xna-4.0× 643
a programming environment that allows you to use Visual Studio to create games for Windows Phone, the Xbox 360 console, and Windows-based computers.
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graphics× 628
A very generic term referring to visual part of a game. Try to avoid unrelevant usage and instead tag for specific graphics type (2D, 3D), API, framework or a library you are using, if possible.
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algorithm× 596
used for calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning. More precisely, an algorithm is an effective method expressed as a finite list of well-defined instructions for calculati…
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animation× 585
The simulation of an in-game entity's motion, such as running or sitting or striking.
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sprites× 558
A 2D rendering of an object in space.
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rendering× 533
The process of generating an image or series of images from a model by means of computer programming.
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box2d× 521
an open-source rigid-body 2D physics simulation library for games, written in C++.
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glsl× 478
A programming language for OpenGL shaders.
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ios× 475
an operating system for mobile devices created by Apple Inc. It runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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camera× 452
viewed from a camera, which is the viewpoint from which the game world is observed from.
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programming× 434
the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
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ai× 432
The design and/or logic of how an in-game entity makes decisions about its behavior.
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networking× 412
Two or more computers connected together via cable bound or wireless communication links for the purpose of information exchange.
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rotation× 395
the circular movement of an object around a specific axis.
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movement× 394
A simple term for "translation", the change of position of an entity typically on the route of going from point A to point B.
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multiplayer× 394
played by several players. The players may be working cooperatively or competitively (either against each other or the game).
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