This document provides an overview of video games and the XNA game development platform. It discusses different types of games like shooters, adventures, and simulations. It then describes XNA, explaining that it is a free tool from Microsoft to create games for Windows and Xbox using the C# programming language. It provides information on downloading and installing XNA through the XNA Creators Club website.

1. DigigirlzVideo GamesAnd XNA

2. IntroductionWhat Makes a GameTypes of GamesWhiteboard TalkIndependently Developed GamesThe Games We PlayGame TimeXNAWhat It IsWhy XNAHow to Get ItHow to Install ItQuestions / CommentsContact Information

3. What Makes a GameTypes of GamesAction ShooterAdventureCasualSimulationRhythmRole PlayingSeriousStrategic

4. Action / ShooterFightingStreet Fighter IIPlatformersCastlevania: Symphony of the NightFirst Person ShooterCall of Duty 4: Modern CombatThird Person ShooterGears of War 2

5. Fighting

6. Platformers

7. First Person Shooter

8. Third Person Shooter

9. AdventureActionThe Legend of ZeldaStealthTenchu Stealth AssassinsSuspense / HorrorResident Evil 5

10. Action

11. Stealth

12. Suspense / Horror

13. CasualPuzzlePuzzle Quest

14. Puzzle

15. SimulationLifeThe Sims 3ConstructionSim City 4VehicleGran Turismo 5

16. Life Simulation

17. Construction Simulation

18. Vehicle Simulation

19. RhythmDancingDance Dance RevolutionMusicGuitar Hero 2

20. Dancing

21. Music

22. Role PlayingRPGFable IIMassively Multiplayer OnlineWorld of Warcraft

23. RPG

24. MMO

25. SeriousEducationOregon TrailTrainingMilitary Training Simulations

26. Serious

27. StrategicReal TimeDawn of War IITurn BasedX-Com: UFO Defense

28. Real Time Strategy

29. Turn Based Strategy

30. Independently Developed GamesThe Games We Playgames.msn.comwww.freeonlinegames.comwww.addictinggames.comgames.yahoo.comgames.aol.com

31. XNAWhat is XNA?Why XNA?What is C#?How to Get XNAHow to Install XNA

32. XNAWhat is XNA?XNA stands for XNA is Not AccronymedXNA 3.1Easily create games for Xbox 360, Windows, and ZuneBased on the .NET FrameworkWho is XNA for?HobbyistsAcademicsIndependent Game Developers

33. XNAWhy XNA?It’s FREE!Large amount of community supportFairly easy to learn

34. XNAWhat is C#?Programming LanguageBased on C++ (an older programming language).NET FrameworkObject Oriented Programming

35. XNAHow to Get XNAXNA Creators ClubClick on “Resources”Click on “Download”You need:Microsoft C# Express StudioXNA Game Studio 3.1DirectX Runtime Web Installer Only need if using Windows XP or earlier

36. Other Resources

37. Questions / CommentsWebsitesContact Information:Chris SavolskisWebsites of interest:XNA Developer Centermsdn.microsoft.com/en-us/xnaXNA Creators Clubcreators.xna.comMicrosoft DreamSparkwww.DreamSpark.com

38. CreditsPictures were taken from the following web sites:IGN.comGameWallPapers.com