Delving deeper into 8086/8088 assembler programming, this book builds on its predecessor by unveiling advanced techniques and secrets. It offers a collection of new boot sector games, providing readers with practical applications of programming concepts. Ideal for those looking to enhance their skills, it combines educational content with entertaining projects, making it a valuable resource for aspiring programmers and game developers.
Featuring comprehensive reviews, detailed screenshots, and intriguing trivia, this guide covers every game released during the ColecoVision's commercial era. It serves as an essential resource for fans and collectors, providing insights into the gaming experience of this classic console.
"So in this book we are going through a crash course on 8086/8088 assembly language. We will fly fast and try to practice each thing as we learn it. And no example exceeds 512 bytes of machine code! Also you'll see how you can build small games using assembly language speaking directly to the heart of the computer. I've included 4 of my best examples of boot sector games: F-Bird, Invaders, Pillman, and Toledo Atomchess. For learning purposes I've included screen art programs in sections 4.3 (text mode) and 5.6 (Mandelbrot set). For this book I assume you have previous knowledge of programming in any high-level language that includes hexadecimal numbers, like C, C++, PHP, Java, Javascript, etc., and how to use command-line on Windows, Linux or Mac OS X." -- page x.
The book features the complete documented source code of Toledo Nanochess, recognized as the smallest chess program globally, crafted in C language. It provides an in-depth look at the program's architecture and functionality, making it an invaluable resource for programmers and chess enthusiasts alike. Additionally, it includes the source code for the JS1K 2010 Chess entry, which secured second place, offering further insights into compact chess programming.