Maybe you have always dreamed of writing games, or you're an aspiring game developer looking to meet up and share ideas and techniques, or you are currently writing games for iOS or Android and want to give Windows 8 Store or Windows Phone a shot. This event is for you!
Join Bill Reiss, MVP and author of game frameworks and games for Windows Phone, Windows 8, and Xbox for a fun day of learning and coding using Visual Studio 2012. We'll be focusing on Netduino, Windows 8 and Windows Phone for this event.
Bill and his talented guest presenters will offer ad-hoc advice and maybe some lectures throughout the day and evening, but the focus is really on jumping in and getting your game on and getting help along the way. Game templates for popular types of games will be provided to get you started.
Note we’ve also partnered up with the Tampa .NET MicroFramework Group for some Netduino hardware goodness. Come build a netduino project, with Kevin Wolf there to help and guide.
We'll be providing prizes, food and caffeinated drinks throughout the day, and we'll have some great giveaways. Come with a game idea or we'll be happy to help you come up with one.
Even if you can't come early, come wherever you can and join in on the fun! Brought to you in partnership with the Tampa Bay Windows Developers Group, and the Tampa .NET MicroFramework Group.
WHEN: Friday, December 21st, from 800AM to 800PM
WHERE: Microsoft Tampa Office – 5426Bay Center Drive, Suite 700, Tampa, FL
Registration available here - http://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Bay-NET-Microframeworks-Developer-Group/events/94789302/ AND here - http://www.billreiss.com/sixth-annual-tampa-winter-games-and-netmf-hackathon-december-21/ .
Watch for your special theme to be announced the week before the hackathon! Catch me in person and I’ll give you a hint….
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