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How to handle “animated” game where the visual should “animate” instead of abruptly change?

I've been playing around and learning javascript/KineticJS by making some simple games (think like board games). I have the game model that is relatively logically simple. When a "move" is given to ...
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Where to start in developing a game engine as a web app

I have to create a web application, preferably I would host that on Google App Engine. it is a multiplayer game, So it needs to be interactive. I am only familiar with C/C++ coding, and have started ...
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Best approach for writing a chess engine?

I'm a chess enthusiast and a programmer. I recently decided to start making a chess engine using my chess and programming knowledge. So here's my question: What language (I'm familiar with Java, C++ ...
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An alternative for Game Maker on Linux?

Are there any alternatives to Game Maker built for Linux that get the job done using a familiar interface, similar converting scripting language(eg, Javascript) that DOESN'T export the games as either ...
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Starting an HTML canvas game with no graphics skills

I want to do some hobby game development, but I have some unfortunate handicaps that have me stuck in indecision; I have no artistic talent, and I also have no experience with 3D graphics. But this ...
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Open Source Licenses

I'm independently developing a physics-based game using HTML5 canvas and JavaScript; I've used no external code at all (including physics or game engines), and my code is about 5000 lines in length. ...
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design of 'game engine' for small javascript games?

I'm making a group of two or three simple javascript games for fun. After someone finishes one game, they'll be presented with a harder or easier version of another game depending on whether the ...
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I made an HTML5/Javascript game. Do I have to license it?

So I created an HTML5/Javascript online game. I host it on my website for anyone to play for free. I am still currently working on it. Do I need to license my game? And if so, what license do you ...