HTML5 – Where are we at in 2019?

HTML5

A few years back, HTML5 was being touted by many as the future of the gaming industry. This was the first major update to HTML in over a decade, and it came with a lot promise.

For budding mobile game developers, HTML5 offers a massive database of frameworks, templates and solutions, all of which are easy to access. It’s also an open-source platform, which naturally helps users to innovate and create additional solutions on the fly.

But perhaps the most significant advantage is that it allows games to be played across multiple devices, screen sizes and aspect ratios without too much hassle. It’s impossible to underestimate just how many headaches this cross-platform compatibility has saved among the developer community. The challenge of accessing games via mobile devices, PC or Mac has never been easier.

With all that in mind, it’s no surprise that HTML5 is continuing to prove itself as the world’s foremost mobile-friendly stack for game developers. Let’s take a look at a few areas where it’s set to make a mark in 2019.

Online casinos

The rapidly growing iGaming industry is going from strength to strength, largely thanks to the ongoing development and capabilities of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. As such, it’s important for online casino and slots operators to make sure their clients are able to access their favourite games in a matter of seconds, on whichever device they personally prefer to use.

Operators such as Genesis Casino have made a point of hosting games primarily developed using HTML5 for this very reason, with desktop/mobile-agnostic titles from leading developers such as NetEnt, Microgaming, Quickspin, NYX Interactive, Play’N Go and Evolution. Many other providers are beginning to follow suit, which means we’re bound to see more H5-based casino games pop up over the coming 12 months.

Restoring the classics

Certain games have a timeless appeal that’s difficult to define. All we know is that there are enough developers out there using HTML5 to revive and repurpose titles like PacMan, Bejeweled and Angry Birds, making them freely accessible to play on both browser and mobile. You can even find DIY video tutorials easily enough.

This trend is only set to continue, which is no surprise given that there’s no shortage of classic games waiting to be brought back to life and pushed in front of a modern audience. The open source nature of the framework also makes it easy to share the burden of such restoration projects.

The one everyone’s (still) talking about

If you’re at all intrigued by the world of HTML5 then you’ll have no doubt heard about the development of HexGL in recent years – a futuristic racing game that is kind of like Wipeout with better graphics. It’s cutting edge in both design and gameplay, and really feels like a watershed moment for the HTML5 and JS game environments.

Again, HexGL is an open source project that’s developed and maintained by original creator Thibaut Despoulain and a close-knit team of contributors. It’s been added to and improved a lot over the past year or two. If you’re looking for a good example of the potential of HTML5 in 2019 then this is it!

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