Cocos2d-x v3.11 released!

Cocos2d-x v3.11 is out. This release brings bug fixes and API maintenance, as well as:

▪ upgrade Chipmunk to v7.0.1.
▪ use new memory model in JSB, don't have to invoke retain/release in JavaScript. It is disabled by default.
▪ upgrade Curl to v7.48.
▪ upgrade OpenSSL to 1.0.2g.
▪ can now use VSCode and new Firefox to debug Cocos2d-x JSB programs.
▪ new WebGL Renderer: activate WebGL on Android by default, Sprite auto-batching and a shared rendering buffer for Sprites

Learn more about the Cocos family of products by visiting the website. Stay bleeding edge by visiting out GitHub repository.

Cocos Creator 1.0.3 released!

Cocos Creator is a complete package of game development tools and workflow, including a game engine (based on Cocos2d-x), resource management, scene editing, game preview, debug and publish one project to multiple platforms.

Downloads: Creator for Mac Creator for Windows

Resources: Read the documentation Review our sample app! YouTube!

OpenSSL Security update

OpenSSL has been updated to fix security holes. It is recommended that all Cocos2d-x users update their dependencies. Read more about how to do this.

SDKBOX Version 2.2!

The Cure for SDK Fatigue

SDKBOX launches three new plugins in it's 2.2 release, including, Appnext, Apteligent and SDKBOX play

New Advertising Option: Appnext is a leading monetization and app distribution platform, with a growing community of over 30,000 developers it maximize your mobile revenue, by recommending the most relevant apps to your users, and earn more for each app installed. Appnext promotes hundreds of global apps, deliver superior results for each ad impression. Appnext is offering 100% extra revenue from May 6th to June 20th, so, definitely try it out here.

Crash Reporting: Apteligent (previously Crittercism) provides industry's best crash reporting with real-time app performance data, Apteligent's lightweight SDK helps mobile teams to rapidly fix bugs, develop new features and deliver the best possible user experience. It offers developer real-time visibility and control of potential issues that could negatively impact their users. Developers can monitor their user engagement closely, react to any indications of loss app rating and retention. Start tracking the crashes and stay on top your app now.

Cross-platform game play service: SDKBOX play offers a unified solution for authentication, achievement and leaderboard service. Besides the easy to use API, SDKBOX play also offers the capacity for you to manage leaderboard and achievements remotely. Plus integrating Game Center and Google Play game service increases the chance of your app got featured in the store, why wait, try it now.

To find out more and download the update, visit the SDKBOX website.

Blog

Interview with Michal Ociepa, Lead Developer at ATGames.

Michal talks about using Cocos2d-x to write games. Read the interview here.

Interview with Kerry Batts, developer of Pro Strategy Football.

Kerry talks about using Cocos2d-x to write a football strategy game. Read the interview here.

Community

Simplify your workflow with TexturePacker 4.2.1

Make high-quality, optimized sprite sheets in seconds:

▪ Save memory & increase performance with polygon sprites & optimized packing
▪ Test your animations with the new previewer
▪ Use the visual editor to adjust your pivot points
▪ Use generated header files to easily create your sprites & animations

Visit the TexturePacker website for more info.

Sonar System Tutorials

Sonar System teaches you how to Delay Actions in both C++ and JavaScript. Sonar Systems puts out a lot of tutorials for our community. YouTube Playlist.

Spread the word about Cocos products!

From the very beginning, Cocos2d-Python, Cocos2d-iPhone and Cocos2d-x have all started as open-source, community driven projects. The roots of each are deeply engrained in what it means to be a tight knit project. We have only succeeded because of the support from our community. We need help spreading the word! Want to become a regional coordinator?