Opera: An Ally in Video Game Development?

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Opera isn't just a web browser anymore. They've made strides in the gaming world through their acquisition of YoYo Games, the creators of the popular 2D game engine GameMaker Studio 2. Here's how Opera can be a factor in video game development:

GameMaker Studio 2: This user-friendly engine, now free to use, allows developers (especially beginners) to create 2D games with a drag-and-drop interface and built-in scripting.
GX.games Platform: Opera offers a platform called GX.games where developers can publish their mobile games directly to the mobile web, playable on both iOS and Android without needing downloads. This opens up a new avenue for game distribution.
Opera GX Browser Features: The Opera GX browser itself caters to gamers with features that can benefit development and testing. Bandwidth limiting and resource monitoring tools can help developers optimize their games for smooth performance.
While Opera isn't a one-stop shop for all video game development needs, it offers valuable tools and a growing ecosystem, particularly for 2D development and mobile game distribution on the web.