Time for action – creating a new Windows game project

  1. In the Visual C# window, open the File menu and select New Project...
  2. Under Project Type, make sure XNA Game Studio 4.0 is selected.
  3. Under Templates, select Windows Game (4.0).
  4. Name the project SquareChase (This will automatically update the Solution Name).
  5. Click on OK:
    Time for action – creating a new Windows game project

What just happened?

Each of the XNA project templates is a series of files and settings that get copied to your new project folder. Included in this set of files is the Game1.cs file, which is the heart of your XNA game.

Tip

Backup your projects

When you create your project, the Location field specifies where it will be saved. By default, ...

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