Welcome to the home of the XNA UK User Group.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 7th December at 7pm - Find out more here.
XNA?
Microsoft XNA Framework is
a managed API and tools for creating games. The API runs on Windows and
on retail Xbox 360 consoles (even for those of us who have dev kits
that's pretty exciting) and now Windows Phone 7. XNA is bringing game
development to many people who had previously never tried it and helping
jaded game developers get what they want quick.
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UK?
The UK has a rich history of game development. Companies like Rare, Criterion Software, Realtime Worlds and Lionhead Studios
have been producing world quality games and games development software
for decades. But for a while it looked like days of the bedroom games developer were behind us.
Not any more! The recent resurgence of mobile & casual games,
plus the abillity to put you games up on the XBox Indie Games for all to
try & buy means there has never been a better time to have a go.
So, grab your free dev tools firmly by their wireless bits, and get
developing!
User Group?
The XNA UK User Group is all about bringing together like minded coders, artists & game designers. Whether you are a professional developer, amateur enthusiast or you are just wanting to see what game coding is all about - this is the place to start.
We have forums for getting help and joining up with other people and lots of articles and examples on using XNA.
Blogs from the UK's top XNA enthusiasts on a ton of topics including:
- Game Architecture
- Sounds & Music
- AI Techniques
- Vertex & Pixel shaders
- 3D Modellers & Modelling
- The Publishing Process
There's also an opportunity for you to show
us what you've been up to, or maybe ask for some advice about
something you're working on or even just planning.
Meetings!
We also meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Midlands (near Coventry & about 25 minutes from Birmingham). If you want to meet us in person then: