{"product_id":"b0fp311d3x","title":"Modern Code, Classic Steel: Engineering Professional Action Games for the C64","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster the legendary Commodore 64 hardware with the power and clarity of the C language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you always dreamed of programming a game for the C64 but found Assembly to be an intimidating barrier?  Modern Code, Classic Steel  is the definitive guide that bridges the gap between modern software engineering and 1980s 8-bit architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nStefano Coppi, an electronic engineer and author of  Amiga Assembly Game Programming , leads you through a rigorous yet accessible technical journey. You will learn to design a  professional-quality Shoot 'em Up  (inspired by classics like  R-Type ) using the  Oscar64  compiler, leveraging the advantages of C without sacrificing bare-metal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you will master in this book: Advanced Graphical Architecture:  Hardware Sprite management, fluid animations, and  Sprite Multiplexing  techniques to display more than 8 objects simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorlds in Motion:  Implementation of  fine scrolling , Tilemap management, and Custom Charset creation for breathtaking backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVIC-II Mastery:  Expert use of  Raster IRQs  to handle screen splits, vertical scrolling, and the legendary  parallax scrolling .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLogic and Collisions:  Developing Enemy AI and collision systems optimized for fast-paced action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSound Engineering:  Seamless integration of music and sound effects by harnessing the full potential of the  SID  chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy choose this manual: Modern Approach:  Written for programmers who want to use current tools (C language, VS Code, Oscar64) on vintage hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocus on Quality:  This is not a simple tutorial, but an engineering manual for creating games that look and feel like commercial-grade productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractical and Comprehensive:  Includes ready-to-use code examples and the logical explanation behind every hardware register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrerequisites:  A solid understanding of  C programming  is required. This book does not teach the C language itself, but rather how to use C to dominate the Commodore 64.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStop playing the classics and start writing them. Forge your code on Classic Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67975397277732,"sku":"YSL63060","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/2614\/7620\/files\/61dmEDOnEBL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793606260","url":"https:\/\/booktavero.com\/products\/b0fp311d3x","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}