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by koonsolo 3997 days ago
Writing games in AS3 is actually pretty nice. It will run on any OS/Browser that has the Flash plugin installed, without compatibility issues, and can export to all the major mobile devices as apps.

Flash for desktop browsers, apps for mobile devices, even Adobe agrees on that. And if you just have a simple website, make it in HTML5 (Adobe also agrees on that)

People confuse website content (which should be built on HTML5, I agree) with rich 'clients' such as games. If you want to build games for the web, good luck with HTML5.
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slashink 3996 days ago
agar.io seems to have done fine for itself in HTML5 as massive, popular multiplayer game in browser.
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tothepixel 3996 days ago
I think the OP was referring to games that require complex animations, 3D, or interfaces that use the webcams or microphones.
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koonsolo 3996 days ago
agar.io, are you kidding me? What a f*cking ugly game. Might be fun, but is that the standard for HTML5 games?
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