View the first part of the series over here . The DirectX section of Microsoft's Developer Network has been updated with several new documents, introducing you to and providing an overview of the recently released DirectX 8.0. This update includes improved support for multi-texturing, a new vertex buffer infrastructure, smooth skinning, and several other new features and improvements. View the release notes here to see what's changed. EST - Posted by Kurt Miller CFXWeb announced the launch of their November 2000 Jrobots Challenge , a java programming game.
Some robots fight in an arena, firing missiles and avoiding enemies' projectiles.
For more information about the challenge, visit here . For more details about the code behind this Quake-engine based game, read the release information here . Previous game development experience is a definite plus, but extremely clever people with no previous experience are also considered. Network experience would also be a plus. We offer high salaries, great benefits, generous vacation time, a great office, relocation, and other cool perks.