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A new way to learn how to program
We've always intended Construct 2, our HTML5 game creator, to be useful for people who don't know how to program. You can be anyon... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 3 May, 2012
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Why Running a Startup is Like Playing Poker
I used to play a lot of poker (and occasionally still do for fun). Like any game to get good at it you have to study a lot unless... Read more
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Tom Construct Team Founder
published on 24 Apr, 2012
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Image compression in Construct 2
Happy holidays all! We've still been working hard, and lately Construct 2's options for image formats on export have been signific... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 24 Dec, 2011
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Announcing launch day: Monday 22nd August
Big news! We're launching early adopter licenses on Monday August 22nd along with the r51 update — A week from now. Construc... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 15 Aug, 2011
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HTML5 vs Flash: why HTML5 will overtake Flash
Construct 2 is our brand new HTML5 game creator. One question that we keep getting asked is: Why did we choose HTML5? Construct Cl... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 25 Jul, 2011
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On HTML5 audio formats - AAC and Ogg
In your HTML5 games made with Construct 2 , I'm sure you want sound effects. I've been thinking about the audio features that we n... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 18 Jul, 2011
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How Construct 2 test builds work
Release 47 went out today with animations support. This new feature will need testing - so let me outline how test builds work her... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 9 Jul, 2011
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More on HTML5 audio, codecs and politics
In my last blog post, On HTML5 audio formats , I discussed the patchy audio support in today's browsers. I argued that Internet Ex... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 1 Aug, 2011
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Launching Construct 2 licenses and r51
Welcome to the new blue site! We've got a lot new for you today. First of all, early adopter licenses are now on sale ! Get 'em wh... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 22 Aug, 2011
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News Roundup at Scirra
The response from the early adopter licenses has been overwhelming and we'd like to thank everyone for their comments and support!... Read more
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Tom Construct Team Founder
published on 5 Sep, 2011
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Scirra accept investment
We're very excited to announce that Scirra Ltd has accepted angel investment! This means we've reached a deal with a private inves... Read more
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Ashley Construct Team Founder
published on 19 Sep, 2011