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Minutes 2-20-12

Presentation: Browser Games by Kyle Mullens

  • What are browser games?
    • Games played on the internet
    • Can use standard web technologies or plugins
  • Plug-ins for games
    • Flash
    • Java (Minecraft)
    • Shockwave
    • Silverlight
    • Unity
  • Standard web game technologies
    • SVG (scalable vector graphics)
    • Canvas (element of HTML5)
    • WebGL (for generating 3D graphics)
  • Flash vs. HTML5
    • HTML5 pros
      • No plug-ins needed
      • OS compatibility
      • More future
    • Flash pros
      • Speed
      • Animation
      • Convenient distribution
  • Game Portals
    • Sugar Toast
    • Newgrounds
    • Kongregate
    • Armor Games
  • Tutorials: Emanuele Feronato
  • Resources for development: Newgrounds
  • Use Mochi Ads to make money on your games

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