The AppGameKit team are running a new survey to find out what the AppGameKit community want to see added to the product. Even if you don't yet own AppGameKit we'd still like to hear from you.
If you have a few minutes spare please submit your feedback, just click this link;
From this point forward we're using a new versioning number system for AppGameKit based on the date of release - so this one is called Build 2017.01.09
This maintenace build brings you these vital fixes and additions. Thanks for the feedback which helped us stabalise AppGameKit.
Welcome to a new version of AppGameKit. In this latest release, the main new feature we have added is support for UTF-8 character sets. This means AGK can now support all types of characters. We've also ensured your current projects work with ASCII characters sets for backwards compatibility. It's now possible to load in True Type fonts and make your text displays look even more professional and appealing.
Here's a full run down of all the features and fixes in AppGameKit 2.0.22:
We are pleased to announce that the AppGameKit Official Tutorial Guide and Beginners Guide have been updated by the author Alistair Stewart and will be automatically updated on your system the next time you log into your Steam account. The revision is marked July 2016 in the revision notes for those who want to know which version of the book they own. The AppGameKit Tutorial Guide is crammed with everything you will need to learn AGK Tier 1 from scratch and is a valuable resource for the budding app developer.
The Game Creators today launched the AppGameKit Education Bundle. The special pack, specifically developed for the Education market, includes AppGameKit, Giant Asset Packs 1 & 2, Games Pack1 and a 3D Asset Pack.
You've been treated to many 2D asset packs, but we are pleased to bring you the first 3D Asset Pack for AppGameKit, which specifically targets the need for very low polygon and low memory textures for the widest device compatibility.
Today we're releasing a new version of AppGameKit with a range of new features and fixes.
Breaking changes: this version cannot run previous bytecode, and old versions cannot run bytecode from this version
Updated AGK to use libPNG 1.5.27 due to a security vulnerability
Modified IDE export options to compile the project before exporting to make sure it is up to date
Fixed the stop broadcast button sometimes failing to stop the app on a device
IDE export settings are now stored inside the project file for each project
Fixed the debugger not being able to set a breakpoint on source files contained in folders in some cases
Added new compiler directive #company_name to create a more unique write folder for your apps on Windows and Linux, see the Language section of the help for more details
Significantly improved image loading times on all platforms
Removed 2048x2048 size limit on images, now only limited by device capabilities
Fixed LoadImage down sizing images above the size limit causing sub images to have their offset values corrupted
Be aware of GPU memory when using large images, a 4096x4096 image will use 64MB, regardless of its file size
Loading an image that is not a power of two in size will no longer pad it to the nearest power of two internally, unless SetGenerateMipmaps is set to 1
Using SetImageWrapU or SetImageWrapV with mode 1 (repeat) on an image that is not a power of two will now do nothing
Added OGG music commands that can play multiple music files at the same time, and allows seamless looping
OGG music commands will work the same on all platforms
Old music commands are now deprecated in favour of the OGG music commands
Fixed GetManagedSpriteCount always returning 0
CreateRenderImage can now use non-power of two sizes when the mipmap parameter is set to 0
Added SetTweenDuration() to change the duration of a tween after it has been created
Fixed FBX loader causing a crash on ARM devices
Fixed frustum culling not working correctly when using an orthographic camera
Fixed a crash in LoadObjectWithChildren when loading an object with a single bone
Fixed objects created with CreateObjectFromObjectMesh not being drawn properly
Fixed SetObjectCollisionMode() not creating collision data if used on an instance object when the parent has collision turned off and has no collision data of its own
Added ViewFile() command to open a specified file in an external app, usually the system default for that extension
Added ShareText() and ShareImage() commands to share text and images with external apps, asks the user to choose the app
Fixed local notifications not showing on Android if the app is closed when in the background
Added GetInAppPurchaseLocalPrice() command to get the item price in the local currency
Added GetInAppPurchaseDesciption() command to get the item description
Fixed iOS export causing an error when the app is submitted to Apple
Added option to iOS export to allow all orientations
Fixed a crash on Android when loading a 3D object that contains multiple primitive types (point, line, triangle, or polygon) in a single mesh
Fixed some Android devices not keeping the correct GetPointerX and GetPointerY values after a touch release
Added sharedUserID field to Android export dialog so shared variables can be used in Tier 1
Modified Android GetRawRotationVector commands to use the game rotation vector sensor where available, which isn't affected by magnets
Fixed SetErrorMode(2) not displaying error messages properly on Android
AGK will no longer add a default precision to shaders on mobile devices if it detects the string "#if", which implies you have added it yourself
Added joystick support to HTML5
Fixed SetVSync command on HTML5
Fixed SetClearColor not working on HTML5
Fixed joystick ranges for non-XInput devices on Windows, causing some devices to report incorrect values
Fixed a crash when trying to use joysticks on a Mac
Fixed Facebook warnings about Graph 2.0 calls
Added GetFacebookAccessToken to return the access token that can be used with graph API calls using the HTTP commands
Added the Euro currency symbol to the default font
Updated Mac apps to be 64-bit, if you are using Tier 2 be sure to set your valid architectures build setting to x86_64
Updated RunApp() to work on Linux, Mac, and Raspberry Pi
Fixed virtual buttons becoming distorted if broadcasting and app that uses a virtual resolution after an app that uses percentage coordinates
Today we released Games Pack 1 for AppGameKit which includes ten full games spanning multiple genres that show the diversity you can achieve and demonstrates the kind of games you can make with AppGameKit. In AppGameKit Games Pack 1 you will find everything you might expect from a games compendium, including puzzles, action games and even an excellent tower defence game that will keep you playing for hours.
The Game Creators today launched the AppGameKit HTML5 version – a significant release which adds yet another dimension to the already successful development engine.
Lee Bamber, CEO of The Game Creators, said, “HTML5 is the latest version of Hypertext Markup Language, the code that describes how web pages look and operate. More crucially, it's the first version which fully supports native execution of 3D games content, which means no more plugins to install. With the new version of AppGameKit, you can now export your creations directly to HTML5 compatible files which can be run locally or uploaded to a server, allowing your users to play your apps and games instantly through their browser. Thanks to the WebGL, a component of HTML5 technology, you can even run 3D games under hardware acceleration and optionally switch to full screen to create a smooth immersive experience for everyone.”
We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new book aimed at users who want to migrate from Tier 1 BASIC to Tier 2 C++, opening up a whole new world of opportunity to those who wish to expand their choices in both programming and wider careers. Alistair Stewart uses his trademark talent for total exploration of a subject to give you a hands-on tour into the world of AppGameKit Tier 2 development, making the process easy and rewarding.
We are pleased to announce a new AppGameKit Unlimited Bundle for all AGK coders out there, designed to allow anyone who has already bought AppGameKit and some DLC to buy the remaining DLC's available at a discount of 25%! If you want to complete your AppGameKit suite, this new initiative by Steam allows you to pick up all the DLC’s you do not already have in your account. The best part of this new type of Steam bundle, is that it applies its own discount in addition to the discount already present on the existing DLC products, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to get your hands on everything ever released for AppGameKit.
The Game Creators today released a free version of AppGameKit for Raspberry Pi users. This significant key release adds a further dimension to the already successful development engine.
AppGameKit works on all versions of Raspberry Pi and users just need to register an account with The Game Creators and then it can be downloaded from here..
