With Black Art of Java Game Programming, you’ll learn how to create your own dynamic online 

entertainment using the Java programming language. Java heralds a revolutionary shift in gaming, 

away from the desktop and into the network. Using Java, you’ll create games that people can 

download through the Web and play. Using Java, you’ll enable players from around the world to 

compete against one another. As Java enters its maturity, the possibilities of creating innovative 

entertainment are endless, and the potential for profit unbounded.