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N64 VR with Javascript

8th July 2018
There is a project called Retroarch that provides an emulator frontend to various emulator back ends. One of those back ends is Mupen64/Parallel N64. And retroarch and many of its cores are already compiled to WebAssembly, with a layer that binds to WebGL. When you’ve got that, anything can be…Read…

Build a HTML5 game using only 13Kb and win a lot of prizes in the Js13kGames competition

7th July 2018
Time passes, Flash is not anymore among us, but the passion of building games in a few Kb remains, and now we have the Js13kGames competition. Running since 2012, Js13kGames is a JavaScript coding competition for HTML5 Game Developers. Are you ready to enter the competition and make your game…Read…
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Google temporarily undo game-busting Chrome change

21st May 2018
Google have reverted a recent change to their Chrome browser which was intended to block annoying auto-playing sound and video on websites but had the knock-on effect of silencing many browser games. After outcry from developers, players, conservationists, and the ol’ paper-shaking press, Google have temporarily undone the damage –…Read…
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Latest Chrome update may have broken millions of web-based games

11th May 2018
When Google updated Chrome to automatically block autoplay videos last week, it was seen as a victory for internet-goers who long endured annoying advertisements. But what most people didn’t consider is how the changes would affect other content. It now appears the Chrome 66 update has had some unintended consequences…Read…

Kartridge announces game bonuses and developer-friendly revenue terms

28th April 2018
Kartridge is announcing new developer-friendly terms for the upcoming PC gaming platform from Kongregate. Designed to be different, Kartridge caters to game developers, giving them maximum control of their store page and price points. The updated terms now provide developers with additional revenue.
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Snap reportedly bought its very own 3D game engine

2nd April 2018
Snapchat’s parent company bought a web-based 3D game engine startup out of the UK this past May, Business Insider (paywalled) reports. PlayCanvas is a development tool focused on letting people easily design rich 3D environments.
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Facebook opened its Instant Games platform to all developers

18th March 2018
Facebook is now allowing all developers to create games for Instant Games, its HTML5 cross-platform gaming service, which allows users to play games on News Feed and Messenger without downloading additional applications or programs.
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Six things you need to know about Messenger Games

14th March 2018
It’s only been a little over a year since Facebook first launched its Instant Games platform, but things have been changing rapidly. The platform has quickly become a hotbed for new development, with many developers jumping onto the opportunity. As mobile has matured, with many developers finding it tougher and…Read…
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