Flash games are video games that are designed to be played from within almost any Internet browser software. The key to their success is the use of the Adobe Macromedia Flash plugin. The Macromedia Flash plugin is designed to deliver Flash content to a computer using minimal bandwidth. This allows game developers to give users a full gaming experience even on slower Internet connections such as dial-up.
Adobe Flash Fast Facts
- First released in 1996
- Developed by Macromedia
- Currently owned by Adobe Systems
- Runs on both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems
- Current Version : Flash CS4, Flash Player 10.0.42.34
- Uses: Motion graphics, Web pages, Desktop Applications
Background
Flash games became an easier way to deliver gaming to the computer user in an age when traditionally games were being played on consoles, from CD-ROMs and over dial-up Internet connections. Because of Adobe's pre-eminence in the market, Flash became almost universal. Sites like YouTube use Flash to deliver their video content to users. Flash content generally takes less space and can be delivered as separate units (video, audio) and recombined within the Flash player installed on the user's computer.SitePoint: Online Games Development in Flash...
More Flash Games
- ThisIsSand.com: Play with Sand
- Teagames.com: Free Flash Games
- OneMoreLevel.com: Top 10 Flash Games
- LegitGames.com: Flash Games Portal
- NeoPets.com: Neopets-themed Flash Games
- Kongregate.com: Free Games
- HallPass.com Free Flash Games
References
Fast Facts
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Designed to work in an Internet browser
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Many old arcade games are online as flash games
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New games are being developed all the time
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Programmed in ActionScript (influenced by JavaScript and ECMA-262)
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Uses vector graphic animation
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Flash games are often implemented in banner advertising
