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    Getting Started With Crafty: The Game Loop

    This tutorial will teach you about the implementation of the game loop in Crafty.In this part, you will learn how to use the game loop in Crafty to...
    Monty Shokeen
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    In this tutorial you will learn how to move elements around using specific components created for that purpose.
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    Getting Started With Crafty: Introduction

    In this series, you will learn about Crafty. It is a JavaScript-based game engine that you can use to easily create 2D HTML5 games.
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    Unity 2D Joints: Distance, Hinge, Target, and Fixed Joints

    Unity is a well known, well documented, and very recognised game engine. It's a multi-platform solution, and it also allows you to create games or...
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