Company
Date Published
Author
Lee Reilly
Word count
1281
Language
English
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None

Summary

Game Bytes offers a monthly overview of the game development landscape on GitHub, highlighting recent updates in game engines, open-source games, and game jams. The latest release from the Godot game engine, version 4.1, features numerous bug fixes and new functionalities while maintaining a faster release cycle. Bevy Engine 0.11, developed in Rust, enhances rendering quality and UI layout systems, while LibGDX 1.12 introduces new audio and graphics capabilities for Java developers. GDevelop has introduced 3D game creation as a default feature, broadening its no-code game development platform. The article also explores several games, such as Brogue CE, Thrive, Mindustry, Endless Sky, and Naikari: Eye of Chaos, each offering unique gameplay experiences from dungeon crawling to space trading. Additionally, tools like Dialogic for Godot and Icons Finder for Unity are introduced, showcasing innovative ways to incorporate dialogues and icons into game development. Upcoming game jams like GDevelop Game Jam #4, JS13KGames, and Game Off 2023 provide opportunities for developers to test their skills, while the standout game jam entry "Slay Yourself" challenges players with its turn-based RPG mechanics.