We apologize for the lack of a post last week, the writer... ahem I was sick and really didn't feel like doing anything but finding replacement tissue boxes. So here is the overdue post.

When starting a game project the first thing a developer has to do is pick the programming language they will use. Many times this decision is influenced by what helpful libraries or pre-built code is available for a language. For us C# combined with Microsoft's XNA libraries seemed the best choice.

XNA's features for game creators are nearly limitless, and help speed along nearly every part of the programming process. Here are a few of the features provided by this helpful tool.

• XBOX, ZUNE, PC gaming compatibility
• Integration with Windows Live Gaming
• Network tools
• Sound Bank Creation and Cue driven audio programming
• Resource Compiling and optimizing
• Install packaging
• Helpful Forums with many other Indie Game developers
• Save files and Live profile integration

We aim to take advantage of this free tool to speed along our development process and allow us to bring this game to players faster, with greater stability. Hopefully this library will also allow us to join PC and XBOX players together reaching a greater audience of gamers!

Well I have menus to program, I'll see you next week.