What Language are PC Games Written In?

I really want to start writing my own games, but I have a problem finding out which language to go with because I want to start and go with the language that most games are written in. Are most (commericial) games written in C++/C or C#? People have been telling me both. I have a good understanding of how languages work, and I have many friends in the field. And I am sorry to bring this up, but what are Xbox 360 games written in- many people say they are written in C#, but I cannot be sure. Can someone tell me the language that games like COD4, COH, Halo, and games like that are written in and what will games be written in the future? The future is more important for me.

(PS: I know I won't be able to make anything close to something like those games, but I want to start with a language that the pros use)

I really want to start writing my own games, but I have a problem finding out which language to go with because I want to start and go with the language that most games are written in. Are most (commericial) games written in C++/C or C#? People have been telling me both. I have a good understanding of how languages work, and I have many friends in the field. And I am sorry to bring this up, but what are Xbox 360 games written in- many people say they are written in C#, but I cannot be sure. Can someone tell me the language that games like COD4, COH, Halo, and games like that are written in?

(PS: I know I won't be able to make anything close to something like those games, but I want to start with a language that the pros use)

gluzyg

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I really want to start writing my own games, but I have a problem finding out which language to go with because I want to start and go with the language that most games are written in. Are most (commericial) games written in C++/C or C#? People have been telling me both. I have a good understanding of how languages work, and I have many friends in the field. And I am sorry to bring this up, but what are Xbox 360 games written in- many people say they are written in C#, but I cannot be sure. Can someone tell me the language that games like COD4, COH, Halo, and games like that are written in?

(PS: I know I won't be able to make anything close to something like those games, but I want to start with a language that the pros use)

moshakirby18

I'm better with math and figuring things out than art:P.

hhm this might help you

http://creators.xna.com/en-US/downloads

C++ is the language I use, and most games as I know do.

You have C# for the xna games for windows and the 360.

I forgot there is DarkBASIC, it's a language made for games in mind, is pretty pretty good.

It used to be C++. Based on the XNA (or whatever it is you can get from MS to build 360 games), I'd say .NET languages are probably fairly widely used. I've read about quite a few games from smaller and independent developers that have been written using VB .NET because of the low overhead. The cool thing about .NET languages is they compile to the same code. So C# and VB .NET are the same. It's also important to note, that just about every language out there has a .NET version. So, if you prefer Java, Delphi, or whatever you can build it in .NET and the final product (executables, libraries) will be 99.9% the same. Another nice advantage of .NET, is that because of the wealth of native components it's going to make it quicker to write a game.

The downside is you're pretty much stuck with Windows, 360, and other Microsoft platforms. If you want something that'll run on everything, you're probably best off with Java or C++ (not .NET version). The thing that sucks about platform independence though, is it means you can't use any native components.

I'd suggest either VB .NET or C#. The former has an easier to learn syntax and is more forgiving. Having a job programming the latter will likely earn you more cash as there's a stigma against VB .NET because VB pre-.NET was rubbish.

Games are made in a variety of languages most notably C++, Java, and C#

If I remember correctly, C# is Microsoft's language and they use it to make Windows, Windows products, and anything Microsoft.