We’re happy to announce that support for Google Play game services is coming very soon to Corona. We worked with Google to get early access to their services and also with Chip Chain, a great Corona-based app, that supports the new functionality today. Read on!
We have now seeded access to plugins to our beta testers, which means plugins are just around the corner for daily builds! Read on for more info on status and how plugins will work.
We’re happy to announce support for Google Play expansion files that will vastly simplify mobile app development. Why would you want to use expansion files? Read the full post to learn more!
In case you missed last week’s announcement, the Corona Labs team will be at GDC! We’ve got a whole schedule of game development activities for you, including demos from fellow members of the community.
We’ve also added Graphics 2.0 to the roadmap, are getting ready for a new public release, and much more!
For some multi-platform developers, building for Android is planned from the beginning but it’s not fully implemented until after the launch of the iOS version. However, there are several things that should be done while building a cross-platform app to make sure that Android’s unique functionality is handled in advance of submission to the marketplace.
In the past month, we’ve been focusing Corona Daily Builds on lots of small details, and in particular, what I call invisible issues. These are the kinds of things that don’t make sense to address in the short-term, but are vital to the long-term health of the platform.
One such invisible issue has been Android permissions, or more precisely, the default permissions.
Grab your ski poles and smash down the mountain in a race for the finish line. Perfect for snow season, the action-packed Filip Flisar Ski Cross, will have you tackling the hills and racing against skilled opponents.
Creating a new standard for digital word puzzles, the Corona-built Word Hunt – Word Search combines the principles of the classic game, with awesome steampunk graphics that pop right off the screen.
Fun Run is a multiplayer game that allows players to partake in an action-packed race. Topping the App Store charts, Fun Run has secured its place as #1 in both the action and racing categories.
The Great Fusion joins the ranks of spectacular Corona-built point and click adventure games including The Lost City and Snow Hill. The game takes you to the year 2022 and offers hours of comedy, awesome characters, and hand-drawn illustrations.
With Corona, the possibilities are endless:
…and more!
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