Programming Video Games

What Is Game Programming?

Game programming is the process of writing code that controls how a video game behaves. Programmers use logic to handle movement, scoring, player input, and game rules.

Programming Languages Used in Games

• Java – Used for desktop and Android games
• C++ – Used for high-performance games
• C# – Common in Unity
• JavaScript – Browser-based games

Using Java in Video Game Programming

Java is commonly used for building games on desktop and Android.

Simple Java Game Example

int playerHealth = 100;
int score = 0;
int level = 1;

if (playerHealth <= 0) {
    System.out.println("Game Over");
}

if (score >= 100) {
    level++;
}
        

How Game Logic Works

1. Player presses a key
2. Game reads input
3. Game updates
4. Screen refreshes