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Latest Android NDK could make gaming better

2010-03-08 19:23
Get ready for some gaming Android fans, as Google (NSDQ: GOOG) has just released the latest version of the native development kit and it gives developers the tools to make games that look as good as those on the iPhone.The third NDK, known as Revision 3 or r3, gives developers access to OpenGL ES 2.0, which brings the ability to control graphics rendering vertex and fragment shader programs, using the GLSL shading language. Basically, this means good-looking 3D graphics. It 8217;s the same tool that iPhone developers get with the iPhone 3GS, and this leads to someВ noticeably improved performance and visuals. It will only be available for Android 2.0 or higher devices.Although its not known as a hardcore gaming platform, I 8217;ve been impressed by some of the graphics I 8217;ve seen in Android games that were built nearly all in Java. When you combine OpenGL ES 2.0 with some of the Snapdragon handsets that are coming out, things are looking good for Android gaming. I 8217;m at the Game Developer 8217;s Conference this week, anything you 8217;re dying to ask Android developers Via Android Developer Blog Related News from IntoMobile:Can Android do hardcore gaming Sony Ericsson announces its complete offering for OpenGL ESGarageGames brings Torque to iPhone - 2D and 3D game development made easySega 8217;s Super Monkey Ball promises casual iPhone gamingQuake founder John Carmack: iPhone better than dedicated gaming systemsShare this:
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