Game Programming Gems 5 is an ALL NEW volume in this must-have series. It is filled with ready-to-use expert techniques, ideas, and solutions for game developers, and includes many innovative solutions that have been used successfully in commercial projects. Insightful tips and tools that reduce programming time and redundancy are provided throughout, in all key areas of game development, including Audio, Graphics, Networking/Multiplayer, Mathematics, General Programming, Physics, and Artificial Intelligence. Each article is written by an industry pro, and each section is edited by an expert in the field. The ideas are original, accurate, and useful for a variety of game development projects. Ready-to-use source code is included for each algorithm and can be used immediately. A cumulative index for all volumes in this series is included making searching between volumes easy and efficient. FEATURES: * Provides an ALL NEW collection of original tools and techniques written by industry pros * Comprehensive coverage of all key development areas, including Mathematics, Graphics, General Programming, Audio, Artificial Intelligence, Network and Multiplayer Games, and Game Physics * Includes ready-to-use techniques to save valuable programming time * CD-ROM is packed with portable source code, allowing developers to easily implement techniques into their own projects