Web-based gaming developments feature legacy port and webcam-controlled fighter

Recent technical projects in web-based gaming include the porting of GLFighters, a 3D game originally released for Classic Mac OS in 2001. The developer successfully transitioned the title to WebAssembly, allowing it to be played online after facing challenges with texture loading, lighting, and legacy OpenGL compatibility.

In another development, a new 3D fighting game titled ‘Throw Hands’ has been created to run directly in web browsers. The game utilizes a webcam and the MediaPipe Pose Landmarker model to track a player’s body movements, translating physical actions like jabs and blocks into in-game combat. The project also integrates AI for character generation and commentary.