Designed by hobbyists and beginning developers, a helpful handbook takes programmers step-by-step through a series of hands-on exercises that teach them how to build a complete 3D asteroid game, covering such topics as engine creation, 3D programming with SDL and OpenGL, animation effects, audio, and networking, using such tools as VisualStudio.NET, Paintshop Pro, and more, which are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. Original. (Beginner)