September 28 - 29, 2023
JS GameDev Summit
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JS GameDev Summit 2023

All Stars GameDev and Graphics on the Web

JS GameDev Summit is a 2-day online event for engineers, technical artists, creative developers who develop games and graphics heavy application with Web technology. Get the latest updates from graphics engines crews, game development case studies and best practices and much more.

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37 min
Building the AI for Athena Crisis
This talk will dive into how to build an AI for a turn based strategy game from scratch. When I started building Athena Crisis, I had no idea how to build an AI. All the available resources were too complex or confusing, so I just started building it based on how I would play the game. If you would like to learn how to build an AI, check out this talk!
7 min
Boost the Performance of Your WebGL Unity Games!
Unity, when deployed on the web, faces three critical challenges: build size, memory usage, and overall performance. This lecture delves deep into advanced optimization techniques to help you address each of these issues. Attendees will gain insights into:
- Effective strategies for optimizing textures, audio, and models.- A detailed analysis of our ASTC experimentation with Unity, shedding light on the unexpected results despite Unity's claims.- A comprehensive guide to Unity's memory profiling tool and its implications.- An exploration of lesser-known Unity settings that remain underutilized by many developers.
Additionally, we'll introduce our proprietary tool designed specifically for Unity optimization. We will also showcase CrazyGames' developer dashboard, our platform that enables developers to monitor and enhance the performance of their web-based games seamlessly. 
Join us to equip yourself with the latest strategies and tools to elevate your Unity web gaming projects.
8 min
Increase the Performance of Your Games using Canvas
In this talk, we will dive deeper into the enormous potential of the HTML5 Canvas element as a tool for game development. Starting with an overview of the Canvas API and its graphics capabilities, we will look at the benefits for rendering 2D graphics for web games. Participants will gain insight into optimization techniques, advanced drawing and animation techniques and strategies for leveraging the full capabilities of Canvas to create smooth, high-performance gaming experiences. Filled with real-life examples, this talk is a must-see for professionals looking to take their web games to new heights of performance.
27 min
JavaScript Haikus: My Adventures in Tiny Coding
Discover the art of crafting extremely small JavaScript programs. In this talk you’ll learn principles and techniques behind crafting compact yet powerful scripts that are shorter than this description! Dive into the captivating world of minimalist coding, where we use these scripts to conjure art, games, tools, and a myriad of intriguing experiments.
22 min
Game Development with ReactJS, CSS, and React Three Fiber
In this talk, I will share my experience in game development using ReactJS/CSS. We will explore how to make the most out of the component management provided by this library, along with the capabilities of CSS for creating an appealing user interface. Additionally, we will uncover how to leverage the React Three Fiber library to create games with a 3D experience.
21 min
Using the Gamepad API for a Better Gaming Experience on the Web
This talk explores the usage and impact of the Gamepad API in the web gaming space. The Gamepad API lets you connect and use various gaming controllers with browsers, but since this API is in very early stages, tracking different controller inputs across browsers becomes extremely challenging. For this very purpose I have released an open source library which provides support for button press, axis movement events as well as vibration play effect in browsers. We’ll be focusing on how we can leverage this library for providing better gaming experiences to consumers on the web.
17 min
Supercharge Your Game’s Social Features with Nakama
Explore the impact of social features on game success and learn how to integrate them swiftly with Nakama OSS game server. This session will guide you through code examples, revealing how to enhance your game’s social capabilities. Discover a faster, simpler way to supercharge your game development journey and unleash your game’s social potential with Nakama!
28 min
Game Development Patterns and Architectures in JavaScript
In the realm of game development, the right architecture and design patterns can make all the difference. This session delves into the world of game development patterns and architectures in JavaScript, offering a comprehensive exploration of the techniques and strategies used to create engaging and well-structured games.
21 min
The Secret to Good Game Iteration
This talk will cover designing, playtesting, and iteration. After listening to this talk you'll find out about how to prepare for and run your playtest, how to analyze the results and further iterate on your games, and I'll tell you about my personal experience regarding the topic, which I have gained while working on CIDA's boardgame.
20 min
Unleashing Next-Gen 3D Web Experiences with Babylon.js 6.0
In this session, we will explore the latest major release of Babylon.js that has brought significant advancements to web-based game development.
We will look into the new major features that were added to Babylon.js 6.0,  including fluid rendering and texture decals, which elevate visual fidelity to new heights, performance priority mode, accessibility support for 3D scenes, and the integration of the world-class Havok physics engine into the engine, unlocking unparalleled realism in web-based games.

We will also have a sneak peek into our plans for the next major version, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in 3D web experiences.
18 min
Why Is Building a Multiplayer Game So Hard and What Can We Do to Fix It for Everyone
Making casual games has become easier than ever but setting up multiplayer still requires you to write network code, deal with websockets, load-balancing servers, co-locating servers and whatnot. I am building Playroom to solve this, a high-performance sync that handles the networking and the room management so you can focus on building your game.
8 min
Creating Custom CAD Tools on the Web with ThreeJS
3d content creation tools don't have to be complex- sometimes what you need is a special-purpose tool that solves a specific problem and gives you exactly the model you need. Building such tools using modern web technologies is easier than you think. In this talk, we'll walk through the basics of writing a custom web-based tool that can export 3d models.
Recording pending
Real-Time Virtual Content Adaptation with AI
"Real-Time Game Virtual Content Adaptation with AI: Unleashing the Power of Personalized Immersion" is an enthralling talk that explores the magical world of AI-driven real-time content adaptation in gaming. The talk highlights how AI algorithms dynamically adjust virtual game content, environments, characters, challenges, and narratives to cater to each player's preferences and actions. By delving into AI-driven player profiling and content reshaping, the talk showcases how personalized immersion enhances player engagement and fosters a profound sense of presence in the virtual realm. Attendees will gain insights into the transformative potential of AI-curated storytelling and intelligent gameplay mechanics, making every gaming experience a unique and unforgettable journey for each individual player.