Mobile games portal itsmy has announced it is to roll out support for HTML5 throughout the course of 2011.
Those behind the network, which already boasts more than 120 games playable on mobile browsers, say the addition of HTML5 will better aid the platform take on games on smartphone platforms, such as iOS and Android.
Developer demand
"Almost all of our mobile browser game developers and studios are pushing in the HTML5 direction and therefore it was a must to go HTML5," said CEO Antonio Vince Stabyl.
"The mobile HTML5 strategy will make it easier to generate revenues in future and to grow the user base virally."
According to the firm, features such as MP3 sounds, full animations, location, interactive touchscreen gameplay and integrated videos will all be made available this year, with itsmy planning to release 20 HTML5 supported titles before the end of 2011.
The company is currently beta testing its first location based HTML5 game - open to 20,000 mobile gamers - on its website.
News
With a fine eye for detail, Keith Andrew is fuelled by strong coffee, Kylie Minogue and the shapely curve of a san serif font.
Related Articles
Interview
Sep 22nd, 2011
Itsmy Games' CEO Antonio Vince Staybl on how HTML5 will shift casual games to mobile
Top Stories
News
May 31st, 2024
Week in Views - Squad Busters goes global, broken app stores, and Hill Climb Racing gets the LEGO treatment
News
May 31st, 2024
Mobile Movers: All the latest appointments and job moves from around the industry
Events
Indie Game Fest & Indie Campus 2024 | Europe | May 31st |
Game Access Conference 2024 | Europe | May 31st |
Indie Craft K-Game Festival 2024 | Europe | May 31st |
Gaymer Pride | North America | Jun 1st |
BostonFig Online 2024 | Jun 1st | |
GameSummit Summer 2024 | Jun 1st | |
Gotland Game Conference 2024 | Nordic | Jun 3rd |
Games Mental Health Summit 2024 | Europe | Jun 3rd |