diff --git a/content/news/050/cybergate.mp4 b/content/news/050/cybergate.mp4 new file mode 100644 index 000000000..91b51267e Binary files /dev/null and b/content/news/050/cybergate.mp4 differ diff --git a/content/news/050/index.md b/content/news/050/index.md index 9f440d2e2..ab50ce463 100644 --- a/content/news/050/index.md +++ b/content/news/050/index.md @@ -69,6 +69,32 @@ If needed, a section can be split into subsections with a "------" delimiter. ## Game Updates +### [CyberGate Playground][cybergate-shorts] + +![Improved Hammer Destruction](cybergate.mp4) +_Shooting a Hammer against a Floating Wall and Destroying part of it_ + +CyberGate Playground is a multiplayer browser game where players claim territory +by painting the environment in their color, with the goal of overpowering opponents. + +This month updates include: +- Flying with butterfly-like mechanics; +- [Fusion Upgrade:][cybergate-fuse] Combine hammers, balls, dices, to multiply their powers; +- Hammer destruction made more challenging and interesting, with upgrades enabling deeper wall penetration; +- Improved Strength and Weight system, and calculate their impact on character movement and abilities; +- Added an 'Owned Upgrades' menu using `yakui` crate, giving a neat overview of all acquired upgrades; +- Many other UI / gameplay improvements based on player feedback; + +Rust's ownership and strongly typed features played a crucial role in allowing the gameplay code to scale +to more complex and detailed mechanics while retaining correct, clean, and bug-free code. + +CyberGate Playground is a passion project. +If you're interested in the game's progress, join the [Discord server][cybergate-discord] + +[cybergate-shorts]: https://youtube.com/@cyber-gate/shorts +[cybergate-discord]: https://discord.gg/P3D8weeQ7Z +[cybergate-fuse]: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ewnZ6VVSYMM + ### [Way of Rhea][wor] [![Way of Rhea](wor.jpg)][wor-trailer]