Current Java Game Development

Developing games with the current Java platform can be a challenge. Though that might sound like a criticism of the technology, it can just as easily be said about any game-related technology or platform. Sooner or later, developers bump up against the limitations of the platform and want more resources, more control, and more power. This section identifies some of the specific challenges related to developing games on the Java platform through an analysis of some of the major genres popular in current game development. The discussion centers on some of the key elements that each genre needs to be able to execute to be considered successful. It then maps those elements against the current Java platform, identifying strengths and weaknesses that may be exposed.