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An introduction to the Crafty game engine
Feb 1st, 2013 | Darren Torpey
This tutorial introduces the core components of the Crafty game engine and walks you through the process of creating a simple adventure game.
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A-STAR Pathfinding AI for HTML5 Canvas Games
Jan 31st, 2013 | Christer Kaitila
Knowing how to get from point A to point B is something many games require. Whether you're designing a deep turn-based strategy tactics RPG or a simple puzzle game, navigating your game world often requires more intelligence from your game characters than merely pointing towards a goal and moving in a straight line.
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JavaScript Game Engine Comparison
Jan 30th, 2013 | Matt Greer
Deciding on which game engine to go with can be tough these days. This article explores three popular JavaScript game engines, their pros and cons, and discusses some things to consider when shopping around
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Introduction to Lighting in Games
Dec 4th, 2012 | Chandler Prall
Lighting is a topic which merits an in-depth study all on its own; most artists spend years mastering the subtleties of light and color. This article will introduce you to the key concepts of light in computer graphics and how to use it effectively.
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Making Games with Box2dWeb
Nov 28th, 2012 | Pascal Rettig
If all you need is to calculate when a couple of rectangles overlap, it’s not a big deal, but for games that involve lots of irregularly shaped sprites moving and reacting to each other realistically, you’ll want to use an industrial strength tool to get the job done.
