This is an experimental, physics-based game prototype that I wrote in two weeks. It didn’t come out quite the way I hoped it would, but it might still give you a couple minutes of fun.
About The Game
Objective
Collect as many points as you can by destroying enemies.
Detailed description
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Most web browsers have gotten an update or two in the 6 months since I posted my previous browser comparison. So lets see how they stack up now, shall we? Click the image for full-size view:
Benchmarks Used
Kraken JavaScript Benchmark
Peacekeeper JavaScript Benchmark (view results)
SlickSpeed Selectors Test
Acid3 Web Standards Test
HTML5 Test
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Search engine optimization gets a lot of flack from the uninformed. While most web developers know (presumably) that applying basic SEO techniques to a one’s site is just common sense, the average web-dweller needn’t be so lenient. For many, “SEO” is a word to be spoken in disgust, a […] Continue Reading…
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I’m not a game developer, but, as most programmers do, I’ve always had some interest in the field. The first game that I wrote back in gymnasium was a two-player version of Snake. Written from scratch in Turbo Pascal 7, it featured such innovative design decisions as a completely […] Continue Reading…
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In the short time that I’ve been playing the ISV game, I’ve had many an opportunity – and necessity! – to think about pricing. As it turns out, finding the right price for your software is tricky business. Many articles have been written, much virtual ink has been spent […] Continue Reading…
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