When
it comes to Flash / Shockwave, the motion is the message.
For
lovers of Flash games
and movies, the smooth, playful presentation capabilities
are a language all its own. Smooth transitions can add a
lot to online game fun.
GalaxiWorld.com Super Nova Game now available
in Flash
Even
for those who tire of pointless animation, some Web sites
manage to use them effectively to entertain and perhaps
drive home a point. It only makes sense that Flash would
infiltrate the world of online casino games. In fact, GalaxiWorld.com
Casino was using Flash games in their banner ads several
years ago.
Demand
for Flash based games is
definitely growing and online gamblers may soon prefer playing
casino games in Macromedia's Flash/Shockwave format. Yes,
this wonderful vector-based format has tremendous entertainment
potential, however Casino games aren't your average slash
and kill video games. What extra action and interactivity
could an online casino game offer other than the standard
spinning wheel and reels?
Is there anything
in this format that has real value for casino game players?
GalaxiWorld.com Casino just released their new Flash games.
Their new games are visually impressive and easier on the
eyes. The interface is just as big as it's always been.
GalaxiWorld has consistently had the biggest, most visually
impressive interface. The sounds are new and interesting
and it just feels like it's more fun.
GalaxiWorld.com
Casino - Offers 14 New Flash Games
Just recently,
GalaxiWorld.com Casino launched 14 new flash
games including ten Video Poker games, 3 Slot games
and Blackjack.
It's the beginning of a new era of online gaming interfaces
and interactivity, and GalaxiWorld.com is poised to take
the lead.
GalaxiWorld.com
Casino has been a leader in no-download online gambling
since 1998 and offers the Net's largest selection of online
casino games. They now offer over 50 games. Check out the
new Flash games
now.
Flash
and Java
Java has been
the solid work horse of online gaming. It happens to be
the programming language of e-commerce as well, because
of its ability to bridge the gap between different programming
languages. Many small hand held and coin operated devices
utilize Java. It's been a perfect match for a type of gaming
that has required little in the way of graphic animation
Visual
acuity - vector images are easier on the eyes - no jpeg
distortion
More
stimulating - gradients are pleasing
Motion
is smoother, less jerky
More
creative and interactive possibilities
Cards,
reels, wheels and dice look more realistic
Simple
human images can be integrated and animated
Full
screen interface - big images and interface are possible
Visual Dynamics - dynamic 3D perspectives are possible
using simple Flash-based 3D vectors and the tricks and motion
with this format is easier on the processor.
Flash
is built for graphic display and interactivity
Flash
coding is relatively simple compared to Java which requires
heavy duty coding
Animated
game components easier for Flash
More
sophisticated and detailed images can be used
Streaming
Applets
cannot stream data directly into the browser
Applets
can't communicate with browser events outside of the Java
applet window itself --- Flash via JavaScript, can interact
with browser or html generated input
Support
for Java by Microsoft and updates of the IE browser are
questionable
Microsoft has its own Active X architecture that is not
always amenable to applets written in Java
Technology
Programming
- Java strong pressure on a small number of key drivers
such as the Java runtime program (just in time compiler).
This places limits on the richness of the Java applet.
Excessive
synchronization, excessive allocation, and other programming
inefficiencies
Depends on
Java programmers and technical programming which may be
rarer than available Flash programmers and programming.
Flash is very
good at creating rich user interfaces on the client/presentation
layer, but it cannot connect directly to databases
Microsoft
could abandon support for Java at some point and move
to XML
Stability
Flash movies
are said to be more stable in browsers than Java applets
Speed Java
is said to 20 to 50 times slower than Flash in terms of
processing instructions
Sound
µ-law
8 kHz 8-bit mono sound format presently forms the upper
limit for the Java language
MP3 is more
readily streamed with Flash; it is possible to enable
MP3 via Java but at present it isn't widely available
MP3 offers
sampling up to 44k per second
Graphics
"the
motion is the message" and Java was never written
to process graphic animation. It was meant to transfer
simple code or basic computer instructions
Java graphics
are pixel based and that creates huge file sizes. Its
graphic potential is limited
Security
uses the same
https secure sockets system as Java, in fact, Flash uses
the same backend programming as used in Java applications
There's
no doubt that in the next few years, Flash
games will have evolve to provide an ever new and entertaining
online game experience. Those casinos
that are offering it now will be your best bets in the future.
