Pre-order Code the Classics today!
Today, we are proud to announce Code the Classics, the latest (and long-awaited) publication from Raspberry Pi Press.
Code the Classics
Code the Classics not only tells the stories of some of the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, but shows you how to create your own games inspired by them using Python and Pygame Zero, following examples programmed by Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton.
Get game design tips and tricks from the masters. Explore the code listings and find out how they work.
Learn how to code your own games with Pygame Zero. Download and play games examples by Eben Upton.
Pre-order Code the Classics today
Code the Classics is available to pre-order now from the Raspberry Pi Press online store, and it will be released in time for Christmas on 13 December. Pre-order today for FREE UK shipping.
Code the Classics is the perfect gift for anyone with fond memories of the video games of the 1970s and 1980s, and it’s also a brilliant way for young coders to get into understanding the code mechanics behind gaming, helping to inspire them to create their own.
16 comments
John Edvard Reiten
The book looks great. Will you have a digital version for sale as well?
Eben Upton
I believe so, but IMO you *really* want the physical version. It’s a thing of beauty.
Nick
As much as I’d love to have the physical format, if I get this, I might as well get another one and another one… and the problem is I don’t have enough room for the whole RasPi/MagPi library. :P
So it would be great if it popped up in Google Play. Downloadable PDF, for my big PC screen, even better.
Thanks to everyone involved in this book! We need more of these. :D
Jack Chaney
The review mentions interviews with developers from the ’80s. I was writing stuff for Comodore and Atari back then and wondered if it is anyone I might know.
Eben Upton
A couple of first-party Atari titles in there (Pong and Centipede). Also Bubble Bobble (Taito), Frogger (Konami) and Sensible Soccer (erm, Sensible Software).
Ryan
This was an insta-buy when I saw this this morning. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Sarah
Will we be able to pick it up in the Pi Store too?
Helen Lynn
Absolutely!
Jason Howells
Well I’ve seen the promo video and had to buy it, and as it has “Jon Hare” hopefully from Sensible Soccer, the best soccer game ever made, just seen the retro gaming book as well so bought that, I see there is a volume 2 for next year another must buy if this is good.
sathya
Is that available only for UK?
Will they ship it to India?
BW
If the coding bits are all I’m after, would this book or Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi be the better choice?
Hassan A Ajami
Availability in the USA?
MattyD
Just ordered mine to the USA and it was 12 Euros and with shipping 20 Euros. Not a coder (yet) but I can’t wait to get mine
Matt
Peter Onion
Just got a “Shopify” notification email that they are shipping these :-)
Tommaso Sgroi
It talk about grafic modellation and grafic interface?
stefan
Bubble Bobble? with the Soundtrack loop for infinity?
Awesome
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