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How to modify and run our source code for OpenGL/SDL projects
Wondering how to modify or run our source code for our OpenGL/SDL projects in order to start editing and learning how to make video games? No worry. Below, I’ll run you through the 3 steps in order to do so. (Yes, your heard it right, simply 3).

Setting up your enviornment
Step 1
First things first, visit Codeblocks with SDL Support to set up your enviornment. This is merely installing one or two files.
Game available with source code
Step 2
Secondly, download one of our games. Below are the ones we currently have.
Piranha Plant, Wario, and Coin Game - Based on an old puzzle, this game uses graphics, music, font, sound effects and animation. As well as keyboard and mouse input. Great way to learn how to program games with a variety of nice features.
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1 response - Posted 08.18.08
I finally got around to finish my version of Pong. It isn’t true to the original game, but resembles it somewhat in game play. This isn’t supposed to be a deep game, simply a downloadable game that you can modify in order to learn how to make a simple video game.
How to get started
You simply [...]
no responses - Posted 08.14.08
Just wanted to keep everyone up to date and let you all know that the source code for the Piranha Plant, Wario, and Coin Game has been posted to the forums.
Go ahead and give it a try, it will be a great experience to see what was put into making that simple game. Make a [...]
continue6 responses - Posted 08.13.08
This is a quick and simple tutorial on how to setup CodeBlocks with support for the Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL).
Lets start…
If you have never installed CodeBlocks before, keep reading until you see the You are done! text. If you already have CodeBlocks installed skip down to where it says I already have CodeBlocks!.
4 responses - Posted 08.11.08
If you have been following the Talk Binary posts, you might remember that Diego made a post about the
Fox, Sheep, and Cabbage Game. Well, in the last two weeks I have been developing a spin off to that same game. It’s called Piranha Plant, Wario, and Coin Game. The logic of the game is easy. [...]
1 response - Posted 08.07.08
I’m releasing a preview of my Pong game. This is simply the first release, the second release should be the final. So far it took me about an hour to create. Not bad eh? You too will soon be able to make games like these so stick around so you can also be proficient in [...]
continueno responses - Posted 07.17.08
Soon enough, Talk Binary will be launching video game demos anyone can pick up and play, as well as tinker with the source code in order to learn and make your own games! Meanwhile, for those interested in learning about how to get into the gaming industry, here is something for you to definitely check [...]
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