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What's the best game sdk for a PC?

I have a good working knowledge of OOP but I'm just starting out in game programming. Which game sdk would you recommend for someone like me?

Please feel free to recommend books or websites.

Update:

No assembly please!, I program in C++. I don't need compilers either. I need a game sdk. Please recommend a book or a download with documentation. Thanx!

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  • Nick F
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    try the XNA framework

  • 1 decade ago

    If you're familiar with OOP, then I'd recommend using one of the Borland C++ compilers. Since Borland also makes an assembler package, these compilers come equipped with a way of using inline assembler commands to better control the video and make shorter work of adding scores. For example, you could accumulate a score this way.

    asm add ax, 1

    The asm tells the compiler to invoke the inline assembler. add is the assembly language code for adding. ax is the processor's accumulator register which may be used for keeping a running score. 1 is the amount you're increasing ax by.

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