XNA Game Programming Adventures
Jamie McMahon

I am, and always will be, a writer first and a programmer second. But I do love doing both of them. I make my home in the beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada.

I spend most of time writing stories and programming tutorials. I do take time out for our two dogs Bear and Bandit, and our four cats Blue, Spooky, Curly and Patches.

When I'm not busy writing stories or programming tutorials I enjoy listening to music, reading fantasy novels and spending time with the best two friends a person could ever have.

I can ofter be found on the Internet, especially on Dream.In.Code where I'm a forum moderator and I'm known as SixOfEleven. I recommend visiting if you are ever in need of programming or web development help.

On Dream.In.Code I like to help others pick up programming. Mostly using C# or the XNA Framework, like the XNA 3.0 tutorials that I am writing here. I have an XNA development blog on Dream.In.Code called SixOfEleven's XNA Blog. Most of my posts there you will also find here.

When I come up for air to watch TV shows. I like shows like NCIS, Bones, House and CSI: Miami. NCIS is my absolute favorite and I look forward to the spin off NCIS: Los Angeles.

I am currently working on a few other programming projects. I'm working on a side scrolling game called Crystal Caverns now and again. More again than now with all of the other projects I have on the go.

I am also working on the latest game programming challenge at The Game Instititute. I will be using the same basic frame work that I've been using for this game.

I am also working on a few writing projects. I'm creating a library of short stories to post on my web site and a few articles for web content.

Good luck with your XNA game programming adventures.

Jamie McMahon

Latest News

August 2, 2010
4th New RPG tutorial!

August 1, 2010
3rd New RPG tutorial!

July 30, 2010
2nd New RPG tutorail!

July 29, 2010
1st New RPG tutorail!

July 9, 2010
54th XNA RPG tutorial!