How to start writing game app

[kulkarnisr]

How do i start writing Gaming app using C++. What is the environment required. I have mingw compiler installed on Windows8. Please suggest some reference to start.


Thanks,
SRK

[supersammy7000]

For environment i would recommend code::blocks to get started. And for graphics it depends on what you want to do if you want to do 3D stuff you want to use direct x for windows only and OpenGL for cross platform. For 2D there are a lot more Options But i would recommend SDL or allegro. If you decide then i can direct you to some resources.

[kulkarnisr]

Thanks, So i will start with 2D first.
Please suggest me how to set up my PC now. SDL/allegro, to be frank i have never came across this words. Is the code blocks comes with compiler.

[supersammy7000]

I recommend SDL code blocks comes preset with SDL so it is easy to get started I learned from http://lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/ and http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL949B30C9A609DEE8 he also has good OpenGL tutorials

[kulkarnisr]

Thanks for the links..