Game Bytes · May 2023

Game Bytes is a monthly series exploring the gamedev world on GitHub, highlighting updates in game engines, open-source games, mods, and more. This edition covers several major releases and updates, including Babylon.js 6.0 with a revamped physics API and improved rendering, Phaser celebrating its 10th anniversary with performance and feature upgrades, and the minimalist Raylib engine gaining popularity. It also discusses Pico3D's impressive use of a microcontroller for open-world gaming, VCMI's progress in recreating Heroes of Might and Magic III, and Open Hexagon's incremental updates. Minetest 5.7.0 introduces enhanced graphics and performance, while Freeciv21 3.0 focuses on competitive multiplayer improvements. OpenRCT2 adds new features to the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, and Bitburner combines programming with gaming. Tools like DFHack for Dwarf Fortress and Proton for running Windows games on Linux are also featured, along with upcoming game jams and the unique Cannon Knight game from Gamedev.js Jam 2023. The series concludes with a spotlight on a Snake game created by GitHub's CEO using GitHub Copilot during a live coding session.