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  1. Box2D for Flash and AS3: Bitmaps and Boxes

    Box2D for Flash and AS3: Bitmaps and Boxes

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In the first part of this series, we covered the very basics of Box2D, by adding some simple circular objects and rendering them using graphics calls. In...

  2. Create a Pinball-Style Rolling Score Counter Class

    Create a Pinball-Style Rolling Score Counter Class

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Twice a month, we revisit some of our readers’ favorite posts from throughout the history of Activetuts+. This tutorial was first published in February,...

  3. Hit the Target With a Deadly Homing Missile

    Hit the Target With a Deadly Homing Missile

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial will guide you through adding deadly accurate homing missiles to the arsenal of your next game.

  4. Gravity in Action

    Gravity in Action

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    The study of forces is of central interest in dynamics, the study of causes of motion and changes in motion. Gravitational force is one example; it is this...

  5. Create an Apple Inspired Flash Preloader

    Create an Apple Inspired Flash Preloader

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Twice a month, we revisit some of our readers’ favorite posts from throughout the history of Activetuts+. This tutorial was first published in July, 2009. ...

  6. Create a Complete Typing Game in Flash with AS3

    Create a Complete Typing Game in Flash with AS3

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Leading on from my earlier tutorial on detecting keyboard combos, we'll see how to build a full game that tests your typing skills.

  7. Create a "Rapid Roll" Game in Flash

    Create a "Rapid Roll" Game in Flash

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Take a look through this Premium Tutorial and create an entertaining falling platforms game using Flash and ActionScript 3.0. Don't hit the purple platforms...

  8. Create a Racing Game Without a 3D Engine

    Create a Racing Game Without a 3D Engine

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial will give you an alternative to 3D for racing games in ActionScript 3. No external framework is required for this old-school style example.

  9. Quick Tip: Play External WAV Files in AS3

    Quick Tip: Play External WAV Files in AS3

    Tutorial • Beginner

    By default, Flash can play WAV files when they're located in the Library, but not when loading external files. Read through this Quick Tip to learn how to...

  10. Introduction to Box2D for Flash and AS3

    Introduction to Box2D for Flash and AS3

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Box2D is a popular physics engine with a solid Flash port, which was used to create the excellent game Fantastic Contraption. In this tutorial, the first of...

  11. Industry News: Week 22 2011

    Industry News: Week 22 2011

    Tutorial • Beginner

    What's happening in RIA Industry News this week? Well, Lee Brimelow gives a heads-up on Mobile AIR, Adobe DevNet further expands its Game Developer Center...

  12. 10 Hilarious Flash Animations to Brighten up Your Day

    10 Hilarious Flash Animations to Brighten up Your Day

    Tutorial • Beginner

    I'm a huge fan of animation, especially when it's mixed in with a good dose of humor. Check out the following examples of quality Flash animation, get...

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