Kha vs HTML5: compilando JavaScript em C ++

Trago a sua atenção uma tradução do relatório de Robert Conrad das últimas Sessões HaxeUp 2019 Linz, em outubro passado . Essa palestra é sobre portar o jogo CrossCode , originalmente escrito em HTML5, para o console . Se você gosta da tradução, eu recomendo que você também assista no original em inglês - Robert é uma pessoa muito alegre, ele está constantemente brincando e é interessante ouvi-la.

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E um pouco sobre o Deck13 Spotlight - o editor do CrossCode:
se você não quiser escrever seu compilador JavaScript (ou fazer coisas semelhantes), Robert, como funcionário da empresa, poderá fazer isso :)

O Deck13 Spotlight está envolvido na publicação de pequenos jogos independentes, e um argumento significativo a favor de trabalhar com eles é a oportunidade de atrair desenvolvedores experientes do estúdio Deck13. Portanto, a editora poderá ajudar as empresas independentes em todos os assuntos relacionados ao desenvolvimento e portabilidade de jogos.

Obrigado pela atenção!