[casual_games] future of shockwave

[Duncan Gough]

Hello Brent,

If shockwave is a quick way for you to convert dhtml games then it is  
probably worth the time and effort as it fits the criteria you've  
outlined (browser incosistencies, downloadable versions). However,  
looking ahead it does seem that flash is being given more attention  
by Macromedia. The recent Actionscript 3.0 news certainly make it  
sound that way:

http://labs.macromedia.com/wiki/index.php/ActionScript_3:overview

I'd also point you in the direction of the dirGames mailing list,  
especially the start of a thread about Actionscript 3.0, here:

http://nuttybar.drama.uga.edu/pipermail/dirgames-l/2005-October/ 
036341.html

Personally, if you're looking to offer more than browser-based, dhtml  
games then I'd recommend flash despite the fact that you may have to  
rewrite a lot more code.

Of course, I can't wait to see what puzzle games you come up.

Duncan

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On 21 Oct 2005, at 20:12, BRENT SILBY wrote:

> Good morning,
> We are converting some of our dhtml games to shockwave. The reason  
> we chose shockwave is because it can handle javascript, so the  
> conversion is reasonably straightforward--just requiring a  
> reworking of image handling code etc.
>
> The purpose of the conversion is partly to overcome some browser  
> consistency issues with dhtml and partly to open up new  
> opportunities for licensing.
>
> My question is this: What is the future of shockwave? I think that  
> it currently has about a 55% penetration (compared to 97% in  
> flash). Is this figure predicted to remain static, or will it rise  
> (or drop) over the coming years.
>
> I know its difficult to predict future trends, but if anyone can  
> make a good guess, I'd be interested to know.
>
> Cheers,
> Brent Silby.
> DEF-LOGIC
> VIDEOGAMES
> www.def-logic.com
>
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